ungenerous

Example Sentences

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Withering caricatures began to seem inadequate—too easy, too ungenerous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This may sound ungenerous to these voters, but only if you've been sparing yourself the torture of engaging their actual opinions.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2024

Since the documentary’s release, I’ve been proven right that there’s always an ungenerous viewer for stories like these.

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2024

“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