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Definition of ungiving

ungiving

/ʌnˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/
un · giv · ing
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• adjective

1

Not generous with money, time, or emotional warmth; selfish or withholding.

Example

"It is difficult to maintain a close friendship with someone who has such a cold and ungiving nature."

2

Not yielding to physical pressure; firm, rigid, or inflexible.

Example

"After hours of walking across the hard, ungiving concrete, his feet were aching."

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ungentrified
ungifted
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unglamorized
unglamorous
unglazed

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