Generosity and Niggardliness
Opposite meaning words
Generosity
Generosity noun - The quality or state of being generous.
Niggardliness is an antonym for generosity.
Nearby Words: generous, generously
Niggardliness
Niggardliness noun - The quality or practice of being overly sparing with money.
Usage example: remembered for her legendary niggardliness, financier Hetty Green lived the life of a pauper but died with a net worth of over $100 million
Generosity is an antonym for niggardliness in topics: economy, stinginess, economizing, extreme greed.
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