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ungenerous Synonyms

Another word for ungenerous

Choosing another word for ungenerous depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
uncharitable
mean-spirited
Strong
small-minded
ungracious
petty
unkind
grudging

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
stingy
miserly
parsimonious
tightfisted
Strong
uncharitable
niggardly
penurious
cheap

• adjective (Context 3)

Meager or inadequate in size, amount, or extent.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
meager
scanty
skimpy
Strong
paltry
sparse
inadequate

Opposites of ungenerous

The opposite of ungenerous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

generous
magnanimous
ample
abundant
charitable
gracious
open-handed
plentiful
See all opposites of ungenerous

• Nearby Words

ungarnished
ungated
ungathered
ungenerous
ungenerously
ungenteel
ungentle

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ungenerous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ungenerous
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