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

"I don't know it's that thought out — that's maybe being ungenerous," she added, emphasizing that "it's concerning to me."

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2025

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

She felt bad and ungenerous for bringing it up at all.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti