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open-handedness

[/ˈoʊpən ˈhændɪdnəs/]
noun
generosidade
1. The quality of being generous and liberal in giving; willingness to share money or resources freely
His open-handedness toward charitable causes earned him respect in the community.
Sua generosidade em relação às causas beneficentes o tornou respeitado na comunidade.
2. Frankness and honesty in dealing with others; openness and candor
She appreciated his open-handedness in discussing the project's challenges.
Ela apreciava sua franqueza ao discutir os desafios do projeto.
Synonyms
generosityliberalitymunificencefranknesscandoropenness
Antonyms
stinginessmiserlinessclosednesssecretivenessevasiveness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
generosidade
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
generosidade
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
generosidade
Standard usage
Portugal
generosidade
Standard usage; may also use 'abertura' for frankness aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

with open hands
open one's hand
give with an open hand
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