UNGENEROSITY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

ungenerosity

noun

Definition of ungenerosity

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

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Noun

Cook argues this creates an unintentional selfishness, in which your anxious thoughts distract you from noticing what’s actually going on with the people around you.

— Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
Sieler’s selfishness, in this sense his ability to get sacks himself, might be best for the team.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 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

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Chase DeLauter, slowed this week by left hamstring tightness, sparked the winning rally with a one-out single off reliever Ryan Watson (1-1) in the ninth.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Summary The Toronto Blue Jays are grappling with persistent injuries, as infielder Andres Gimenez left Thursday's game with hamstring tightness, further expanding their lengthy injury list.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of tightness

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Wichai Yuankham, 35, a factory worker who came to watch the ships arrive, said the naval visit was a welcome boost to the local economy.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
The Everest of safety tests Meanwhile China, already the world’s largest manufacturing economy, announced its new power-bank safety standards earlier this year, and sent travelers and supply chains scrambling.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

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The Very Online meanness, and attendant allegations of sexism and élitism, carries echoes of the rift between the Clintonites and the Bernie Bros; El-Sayed has talked openly of using a victory to shape the 2028 Presidential field.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Sometimes the irony turns bitter and, with a typically Eastern European sensibility, highlights the paradoxes of institutions, as well as the madness and meanness born from the pursuit and preservation of power.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 June 2026

Definition of meanness

Noun

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
Why Perennials Need Pruning Flowers-Kimmerle explains that deadheading, pinching, and cutting back are all forms of perennial pruning.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pinching

Noun

The online consignment and thrift store and resale-as-a-service (Raas) provider’s annual report offers insights into how consumers and brands perceive the secondhand market.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Any items that meet a thrift store’s donation criteria should be in clean working order with all of the parts, including the power cord, included.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

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