Stinginess

usgb/ˈstɪndʒinəs/
noun

Being unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous with resources or possessions.

Her stinginess made her reluctant to spend money on even the most basic necessities.
Visual representation of "stinginess" - Being unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous with resources or possessions.

Often appears as...

  • stinginess with money
  • stinginess of character

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Stinginess has a negative meaning; it implies that someone is overly tight with money to a fault.

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Everyone avoided asking him for donations due to his well-known stinginess.
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Emotional Impact

Using 'stinginess' can suggest that the person's behavior is harming relationships or causing distress.

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The children felt unloved because of their father's stinginess.
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Personal Attribute

'Stinginess' often refers to a persistent personal trait rather than a one-time behavior.

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His stinginess was well-known, making it hard for him to make friends.
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