1
[ adjective ] selfishly unwilling to share with others

Synonyms

ungenerous

Related terms

selfish

2
[ adjective ] not generous

Synonyms

ungenerous

Examples

"she practices economy without being stingy" "an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds"

Related terms

generous mean cheeseparing grudging beggarly cheap meager parsimonious closefisted selfish ungenerous uncharitable generosity

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Rhymes with

dingy spongy basenji bungee mangy grungy rangy

Phonetic and Homophones

S T IH1 N JH IY0

Similar Spelling

sting stowing stewing stung Stang Stong stingily stinging Stingley stinking stingray stunng stinky Stinson stinger sten_gun stun_gun stink stingless stanchly stanch Stones Stines Stonge stench stanza Stanko Stango Stangl Stange Stanek stance

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