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liberality Antonyms

Opposite of liberality

Because the opposite of liberality shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of giving or spending freely; generosity or munificence.

Usage Example

"The hospital wing was constructed thanks to the remarkable stinginess of local philanthropists."

Strongest
stinginess
illiberality
parsimony
miserliness
niggardliness
Strong
penuriousness
selfishness
frugality

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being open to new ideas and free from prejudice; breadth of mind or tolerance.

Usage Example

"Her lectures were praised for their intellectual illiberality and willingness to engage with dissenting viewpoints."

Strongest
illiberality
narrow-mindedness
intolerance
closed-mindedness
bigotry
Strong
dogmatism
prejudice

Similar words to liberality

Words similar to liberality shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

generosity
open-mindedness
broad-mindedness
munificence
open-handedness
tolerance
benefaction
largesse
See all synonyms of liberality

• Nearby Words

liberal
liberalism
liberalist
liberality
liberalize
liberally
liberate

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Liberality. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/liberality
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