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

At its worst, it’s been an ungenerous waste of energy.

From Slate • May 7, 2023

“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

Maybe that’s an ungenerous way to respond to a study on an important social issue by a respected, nonpartisan think tank.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 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