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Stingy

usgb/ˈstɪndʒi/Volume
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Negative Connotation

'Stingy' often suggests a selfish or unreasonable lack of generosity. It can sound critical.

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Everyone avoided asking the stingy shopkeeper for a discount.
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Informal Context

'Stingy' is informal and might be inappropriate in formal writing or speeches.

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During lunch, the students giggled about their stingy principal.
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Cultural Differences

Perception of stinginess can vary with culture; what's stingy in one might be prudent in another.

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In his culture, not tipping is considered stingy.
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