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Definition of ungenerous

ungenerous

/ʌnˈdʒɛn.ər.əs/
un · gen · er · ous
Adverb:ungenerously
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ungenerous Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking in kindness, magnanimity, or fairness toward others in judgment or attitude.

Example

"It would be ungenerous to blame the entire team for a mistake caused by poor management."

2

Unwilling to give or share money, possessions, or time; lacking in generosity.

Example

"The landlord was notoriously ungenerous when it came to funding basic repairs for the building."

3

Meager or inadequate in size, amount, or extent.

Example

"The restaurant was criticized for its high prices and ungenerous portions."

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• Rhymes for ungenerous

• Nearby Words

ungarnished
ungated
ungathered
ungenerous
ungenerously
ungenteel
ungentle

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ungenerous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ungenerous
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