Opposite of Generous, Antonym of Generous, 16 Opposite Words For Generous

Opposite of Generous, Antonym of Generous, 16 Opposite Words For Generous

Meaning; (of a person) showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Opposites of Generous

  • stingy
  • mercenary
  • avaricious
  • acquisitive
  • money grubber
  • measly
  • mean
  • skimpy
  • parsimonious
  • churlish
  • cheeseparing
  • mangy
  • ungenerous
  • scrooge
  • vile
  • spare

Synonym for Generous

  • bountiful
  • profuse
  • liberal
  • handsome
  • bounteous
  • rich
  • wealthy
  • opulent
  • affluent
  • prosperous
  • plenty
  • plentiful
  • abundant
  • ample
  • copious
  • efficient
  • fruitful
  • productive
  • fertile
  • effective

Example Sentences

  • He is generous with his money.
  • Are you generous?
  • Jessica always acts generously.

Most Common Opposite Words List

already – not yet
argue – agree
arrest – free
arrival – departure
arrive – depart
busy – lazy
buy – sell
calm – excited
careful – careless
careless – careful
catch – miss
ceiling – floor
defend – attack
empty – full
fix – break
flat – hilly
harvest – plant
humid – dry
hungry – thirsty
husband – wife
ose – win
loser – winner
loud – quiet
ever – always
new – ancient
occupied – vacant
odd – even
off – on
resent – past
private – public
sad – happy
sadness – happiness
safe – dangerous
safety – danger
thin – thick
useless – useful
vacant – occupied
valley – mountain
omen – men
yes – no
young – old