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ungenerous

/ʌnˈdʒen.ər.əs/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ʌnˈdʒen.ər.əs/

Describes a person who is not willing to give or share, especially with money; stingy or mean.

ruОписывает человека, который не желает давать или делиться, особенно деньгами; скупой или прижимистый.esDescribe a una persona que no está dispuesta a dar o compartir, especialmente dinero; tacaña o mezquina. También puede referirse a algo escaso o insuficiente en cantidad o calidad.frQualifie une personne qui ne souhaite pas donner ou partager, en particulier l'argent ; avare ou radin.deBeschreibt eine Person, die nicht bereit ist zu geben oder zu teilen, besonders wenn es um Geld geht; geizig oder knauserig. Kann auch allgemein eine knappe oder unfreundliche Haltung meinen.ptDescreve uma pessoa que não gosta de dar ou compartilhar, especialmente dinheiro; que é mesquinha ou agarrada.zh形容一个人不愿意给予或分享,尤其是钱财方面;吝啬或小气。arيصف الشخص الذي لا يرغب في العطاء أو المشاركة، وخاصة بالمال، أو الذي يقدم أقل مما ينبغي؛ بخيل أو شحيح.

  1. Stingy or miserly B2 formal

    Unwilling to spend money or share resources; not generous.

    • He was ungenerous with his time, refusing to help anyone.
    • The ungenerous donation was barely enough to cover expenses.
    • She criticized his ungenerous attitude towards charity.

    ruСкупойestacaño, mezquinofrAvare, radindeGeizigptMão-fechadazh吝啬arبخيل

    Synonyme: cheapclosefistedmingymiserlyniggardlyparsimoniouspenny-pinchingstingytightfisted

    Antonyme: bountifulcharitablegenerouslavishliberalmunificentopenhandedprodigal

  2. Lacking magnanimity C1 formal

    Not showing a generous or forgiving spirit; petty or mean-spirited.

    • His ungenerous remarks about his rival showed a lack of class.
    • The review was ungenerous, focusing only on minor flaws.
    • An ungenerous interpretation of her motives caused unnecessary conflict.

    ruНевеликодушныйesFalta de magnanimidadfrPeu magnanimedeNicht großmütigptMesquinhozh不宽宏大量arغير كريم

    Synonyme: grudgingilliberalmeanspiritednarrow-mindedpettysmall-mindedspitefuluncharitableunforgivingvindictive

    Antonyme: forgivinggenerousliberalmagnanimous

  • more ungenerous comparative form
  • most ungenerous superlative form