ungenerous
Example Sentences
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Two versions of Swift emerge from the mostly ungenerous hearsay about what happened at MSG that day, both building on longstanding narratives.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Withering caricatures began to seem inadequate—too easy, too ungenerous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
At its worst, it’s been an ungenerous waste of energy.
From Slate ● May 7, 2023
“People are afraid they’re going to sound cheap or ungenerous when talking about splitting the bill, but talking about money can be a normal thing,” Ms. Meier wrote.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
“I am not sure you are ready for stone. Clay is kind—it can do anything, though you do not know this yet. Stone can be stingy, ungenerous, like the unrequited lover.”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
