noun
- excessive or immoderate generosity; giving more than is necessary, wise, or appropriate
Usage: uncountable noun; often implies a lack of judgment or restraint
Examples
- His overgenerosity toward his adult children prevented them from becoming independent.
- The charity's overgenerosity in distributing funds without proper oversight led to financial problems.
- She criticized her husband's overgenerosity with compliments, saying it made them seem insincere.
- The company's overgenerosity in bonuses during a recession raised concerns about sustainability.
- His overgenerosity with family secrets damaged relationships with those he confided in.
- The teacher's overgenerosity in grading made it difficult for students to understand their actual performance.