Ungenerous

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈdʒɛnərəs/

Definitions of ungenerous

adjective showing a lack of generosity; mean or selfish

Example Sentences

A1 She was ungenerous with her compliments, rarely saying anything nice to others.

A2 The ungenerous man refused to share his food with the hungry beggar.

B1 The company's ungenerous policy on vacation time led to low employee morale.

B2 The ungenerous donation from the wealthy businessman was disappointing to the charity organization.

C1 Her ungenerous behavior towards her colleagues eventually led to her being ostracized from the team.

C2 The ungenerous actions of the government towards the marginalized communities sparked widespread protests.

Examples of ungenerous in a Sentence

formal Her ungenerous donation to the charity was met with disappointment.

informal I thought it was ungenerous of him to only give me a small piece of cake.

slang She's so ungenerous, she never shares her snacks with anyone.

figurative His ungenerous attitude towards sharing his ideas stifled creativity in the team.

Grammatical Forms of ungenerous

past tense

ungenerous

plural

ungenerous

comparative

more ungenerous

superlative

most ungenerous

present tense

is ungenerous

future tense

will be ungenerous

perfect tense

has been ungenerous

continuous tense

is being ungenerous

singular

ungenerous

positive degree

ungenerous

infinitive

to be ungenerous

gerund

being ungenerous

participle

ungenerous

Origin and Evolution of ungenerous

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ungenerous' originated from the Latin word 'generosus' meaning noble or generous.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ungenerous' has evolved to describe someone who lacks generosity or is unwilling to share or give.