Definition

Noun: 1. A lack of generosity; stinginess: The quality of being unwilling to give or spend money freely. 2. Narrow-mindedness; intolerance: The quality of being unwilling to accept ideas, beliefs, or behaviors that are different from one's own; a lack of openness or broad-mindedness.

Usage

"Illiberality" is a formal noun used to describe a character trait or disposition. It can refer to a lack of financial generosity or, more broadly, to a narrowness of mind or spirit. It is often used in critical or analytical contexts.

Examples

• Financial sense:
• Intellectual/Moral sense:
• General sense:

Advanced Usage

• "illiberality of spirit": A phrase emphasizing a narrow, ungenerous, or intolerant mindset.
  • The debate was marred by an illiberality of spirit that prevented genuine dialogue.

Variants and Related Words

• Illiberal (adjective): Not generous; narrow-minded. (e.g., )
• Illiberally (adverb): In an illiberal manner.
• Illiberalness (noun): A less common synonym for "illiberality."

Synonyms

• Stinginess (primarily for the financial sense)
• Parsimony
• Narrow-mindedness
• Intolerance
• Bigotry (a stronger term implying prejudice)

Antonyms

• Generosity
• Liberality
• Open-mindedness
• Tolerance
• Magnanimity

Noun

1. a disposition not to be liberal (generous) with money