Definitions

overgenerous

ADJECTIVE

wasteful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careless destructive extravagant lavish profligate reckless

WEAK

cavalier dissipative immoderate improvident incontinent liberal overdone pound-foolish prodigal profuse ruinous spendthrift squandering thriftless uneconomical unthrifty wanton wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careful cautious economical saving

WEAK

thrifty unwasteful

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Overgenerous valuations are also contributing to the slowdown in exits, because potential buyers won’t meet what they consider unrealistic projections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

overgenerous

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