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What is another word for Ungenerous? – 136 Ungenerous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    selfish stingy miserly frugal closefisted parsimonious penurious tightfisted cheap uncharitable inconsiderate thoughtless mean cruel harsh unkind unforgiving unsympathetic ungenerous illiberal narrow-minded petty small-minded begrudging grudging reluctant hesitant niggardly close near sparing scant meager paltry

    Meaning of Ungenerous

    The primary meaning of the word "Ungenerous" is to describe someone or something that is not willing to give or share freely.

    Definitions

    • Not generous or liberal in giving or willing to give
    • * Not showing a willingness to give or share
    • * Unwilling to give or share something, especially money or time

    Etymology of Ungenerous

    The word "Ungenerous" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "generous" which comes from the Latin "generosus" meaning "of noble birth" or "noble"
    Historically, the term was used to describe someone who did not exhibit noble or generous behavior, particularly in terms of giving or sharing

    Example Uses

    • The company was criticized for its ungenerous response to the natural disaster, donating only a small amount to relief efforts
    • * She was ungenerous with her time, refusing to help her colleagues with their projects
    • * His ungenerous behavior towards his employees led to low morale and high turnover rates

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    generous liberal charitable openhanded munificent lavish bountiful freehanded magnanimous kind considerate thoughtful altruistic selfless benevolent philanthropic humanitarian bighearted open-minded broad-minded public-spirited noble gracious hospitable warmhearted

    Related Nouns

    selfishness stinginess miserliness frugality closefistedness parsimony penuriousness tightfistedness charity generosity liberality philanthropy altruism benevolence kindness consideration thoughtfulness nobility magnanimity bountifulness lavishness

    Related Verbs

    give share donate contribute bestow confer grant impart lavish shower spread disperse distribute allocate apportion mete dole stint begrudge grudge withhold retain keep

    Related Adjectives

    generous liberal charitable openhanded munificent lavish bountiful freehanded magnanimous kind considerate thoughtful altruistic selfless benevolent philanthropic humanitarian bighearted open-minded broad-minded public-spirited noble gracious hospitable warmhearted selfish stingy miserly frugal closefisted parsimonious penurious tightfisted