ungenerosity

noun

un·​gen·​er·​os·​i·​ty ˌən-ˌje-nə-ˈrä-sə-tē How to pronounce ungenerosity (audio)
-ˈrä-stē
: lack of generosity

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What Warren fails to recognize is that the formula of progress that dictates these measures also dictates that they will someday be regarded as the ungenerosity of a primitive people. Greg Weiner, National Review, 26 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ungenerosity was in 1757

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“Ungenerosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ungenerosity. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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