Ungiving

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɡɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of ungiving

adjective not giving or generous; lacking in generosity or willingness to give

Example Sentences

A1 She was unimpressed by his ungiving nature.

A2 The teacher was seen as ungiving when it came to extra credit opportunities.

B1 His ungiving attitude towards teamwork made it difficult to collaborate effectively.

B2 The company's ungiving policies regarding time off were a source of frustration for employees.

C1 The manager's ungiving stance on salary negotiations led to a high turnover rate.

C2 Her ungiving demeanor in negotiations earned her a reputation for being tough but fair.

Examples of ungiving in a Sentence

formal The ungiving nature of the company's policies towards employee benefits was a source of frustration for many.

informal She's so ungiving when it comes to sharing her snacks with us.

slang I can't stand hanging out with him, he's so ungiving and selfish.

figurative The desert was unforgiving and ungiving, with not a drop of water in sight.

Grammatical Forms of ungiving

• past tense: ungave
• plural: ungivings
• comparative: less giving
• superlative: least giving
• present tense: ungives
• future tense: will ungive
• perfect tense: have ungiving
• continuous tense: is ungiving
• singular: ungiving
• positive degree: giving
• infinitive: ungive
• gerund: ungiving
• participle: ungiven

Origin and Evolution of ungiving

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ungiving' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'give', indicating a lack of generosity or willingness to give.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ungiving' has retained its original meaning of being unwilling to give or ungenerous, with no significant evolution in its usage or meaning.