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magnanimousness Antonyms

Opposite of magnanimousness

Pinning down the opposite of magnanimousness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being generous, forgiving, and noble of spirit, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

Usage Example

"The champion showed remarkable pettiness by praising his defeated opponent's skill and determination."

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pettiness
vindictiveness
Strong
spitefulness
meanness
selfishness
malice

Similar words to magnanimousness

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

magnanimity
generosity
benevolence
munificence
nobility
chivalry
altruism
largesse
See all synonyms of magnanimousness

• Nearby Words

magically
magician
magisterial
magnanimousness
magnate
magnet
magnetic

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