ungenerous
Use Ungenerous in a sentence
ər adjective
1.
stingy; niggardly; miserly: an ungenerous portion; an ungenerous employer.
2.
uncharitable; petty: an ungenerous critic; an ungenerous impulse.
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ungenerous (ʌnˈdʒɛnərəs, -ˈdʒɛnrəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| not willing and liberal in giving away one's money, time, etc | |
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Ungenerous
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
No one can accuse him of ever having consciously done a mean or ungenerous thing.
His emotions overcome his logic and drive a disingenuous and ungenerous interpretation of history.
It is difficult to conceive of a rational policy basis for such an ungenerous and impractical reading of the statute.
He has been unkind and ungenerous and dishonorable in the way he has kept.
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