noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being stingy: a lack of generosity; excessive parsimony. uncountable, usually

   "Near-synonyms: cheapness, tightness, miserliness"

2. 2
   a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money wordnet

Synonyms

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austerityavaricecheapnessclosenesseconomyexiguity

Antonyms

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bountygenerositylargesseprodigality

Example

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"There's a big difference between frugality and stinginess."

Etymology

From stingy + -ness.

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