grudgingly accepted
[ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli əkˈsɛptɪd]
verb phrase (past participle)
aceito com relutância
1. To accept something reluctantly or unwillingly, with resentment or dissatisfaction
He grudgingly accepted the terms of the agreement, though he was clearly unhappy about it.
Ele aceitou com relutância os termos do acordo, embora fosse claramente infeliz com isso.
2. To consent to something while making it clear one disapproves or is unhappy
She grudgingly accepted the invitation to the party.
Ela aceitou com relutância o convite para a festa.
This phrase reflects a common human behavior acknowledged across both American and Brazilian cultures. In business and interpersonal contexts, 'grudgingly accepted' conveys the nuance that while something was agreed to, it was done so without genuine enthusiasm or agreement. Brazilians often use 'de má vontade' or 'com relutância' in similar contexts, and this attitude is generally understood as honest communication of one's true feelings despite outward compliance.
NYC Slang
took it with a bad taste in their mouth
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