noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being miserly: excessive parsimony. uncountable, usually

   "Near-synonyms: stinginess, cheapness, tightness"

2. 2
   total lack of generosity with money wordnet

Synonyms

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austerityavaricecheapnessclosenesseconomyexiguity

Antonyms

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largesseprodigality

Example

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"Near-synonyms: stinginess, cheapness, tightness"

Etymology

From miserly + -ness.

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