grudging admiration

Examples (20)

• He couldn't help but feel a grudging admiration for his rival's brilliant strategy.
• Even his harshest critic had to admit a grudging admiration for his skill.
• Despite her dislike for him, she had a grudging admiration for his unwavering determination.
• She couldn't help but feel a grudging admiration for her opponent's clever strategy.
• The veteran politician spoke of his former opponent with grudging admiration.
• He watched the performance with grudging admiration, knowing he could never achieve that level.
• I have to admit I have a grudging admiration for how she handled that difficult client.
• The general expressed grudging admiration for the enemy's tactical genius.
• The critic's review was filled with what could only be described as grudging admiration.
• There was a look of grudging admiration in his eyes as she won the argument.
• Even his harshest critics expressed grudging admiration for the sheer effort he put into the project.
• Although he disliked her personality, he held a deep, grudging admiration for her work ethic.
• Through a forced smile, he offered a nod of grudging admiration.
• I must confess a certain grudging admiration for how he managed to pull off the deal.
• Their unexpected success earned them the grudging admiration of the entire industry.
• The team leader developed a grudging admiration for the rookie's persistence.
• There was a tone of grudging admiration in his voice as he recounted their victory.
• The artist looked at his rival's masterpiece with grudging admiration.
• She looked at her opponent's flawless performance with a flicker of grudging admiration in her eyes.
• Her ability to stay calm under pressure earned her the grudging admiration of her colleagues.