with bad grace



with bad grace

Reluctantly, rudely, as in He finally agreed to share the cost, but with bad grace. [Mid-1700s] Also see with good grace.
See also: bad, grace

with bad grace

In a grudging manner.
See also: bad, grace

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Johnnie['dʒɔni]
Marcelamahr-THE-lah (Spanish), mahr-SE-lah (Latin American Spanish), mahr-TSE-lah (Polish), mahr-CHE-lah (Romanian), MAHR-tse-lah (Czech)Spanish, Polish, Romanian, Czech
JaylinJAY-linAfrican American (Modern), English (Modern)
&Aelig;&Eth;Elm&Aelig;R-Anglo-Saxon
CateKAYTEnglish (Rare)
Chalchiuhticue-Aztec and Toltec Mythology