ungenerosity

noun

Definition of ungenerositynext
as in selfishness

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Recent Examples of ungenerosity What Warren fails to recognize is that the formula of progress that dictates these measures also dictates that they will someday be regarded as the ungenerosity of a primitive people. — Greg Weiner, National Review, 26 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ungenerosity
  1. selfishness
  2. cheapness
  3. tightness
  4. economy
  5. meanness
  6. pinching
  7. thrift
  8. frugality
Noun
  • But Vicki’s insufferable attitude is nothing compared to Lisa’s selfishness by the end of the episode.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Timidity dissolves into might, selfishness gives place to broad-reaching love, incompetence is replaced with obedience to God’s perfect direction.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of selfishness
Noun
  • In this way, simple cheapness becomes the rationale for pumping yet more carbon emissions into the atmosphere to import lumber produced through the destruction of overseas forests.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • The cheapness of a people for whom other peoples’ lives are cheap.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of cheapness
Noun
  • Díaz was feeling tightness around the front side of his right trapezius muscle, which could have contributed to Díaz dropping his arm angle.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • He was banged up and dealing with elbow tightness after posting 22 saves in 75 appearances.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of tightness
Noun
  • India, which remains the world's fastest-growing major economy, is among the countries most vulnerable to the supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Argentina’s program is poised to be one of the most popular options on the market, due to the country's comparative proximity to the United States, strong economy, and passport power.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of economy
Noun
  • Don’t give in to that meanness, and that false belief in scarcity.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Amid so much belabored meanness, meager appeals to conscience scan more like self-conscious obligation, easily subsumed by impotence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of meanness
Noun
  • The Supportive Comfort Wireless Shaping Bra gives you wire-free lift with no pinching or poking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Bali Double-Support Wireless Bra The bra’s signature M-frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, or poking throughout the day.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinching
Noun
  • Most thrift stores will not accept these items because of liability risks, testing requirements, and disposal costs.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • At the end of the day, heed these words of advice for any dedicated thrift store shopper who knows the disappointment of leaving a beautiful but flawed item behind.
    — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrift
Noun
  • In real life, Andrew’s frugality drove a wedge between him and his daughters.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • His frugality has been well-documented, and his refusal to treat Blazers operations like an NBA team rather than an NHL one is concerning.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of frugality

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“Ungenerosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ungenerosity. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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