As nouns the difference between generosity and tightfistedness
is that
generosity is (uncountable) the trait of being willing to donate money and/or time while
tightfistedness is meanness lack of generosity.
generosity English
Noun
(uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money and/or time.
* 1963 : Erik H. Erikson, Childhood and Society
- We have mentioned generosity as an outstanding virtue required in Sioux life.
(uncountable) Acting generously.
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(uncountable) The trait of being abundant, more than adequate.
(literally, uncountable) Good breeding; nobility of stock.
(countable) A generous act.
* 1873 : Reverend M. C. Tyler, Proceedings at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Sage College of the Cornell University
- May the generosities of the founders of these halls, be rewarded by the fair and holy characters which shall be here formed.
Synonyms
* liberality
* nobility
Antonyms
* stinginess
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tightfistedness English
Noun
(-)
Meanness. Lack of generosity
Synonyms
* stinginess
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