stinginess

/ˈstɪnɪnɪs/; /ˈstɪndʒɪnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality of being stingy or unwilling to give or share; extreme frugality.

“His stinginess towards charity has made him unpopular in the community.”

2. noun

The act or an instance of causing pain or discomfort, typically in a brief but intense manner.

“The bee’s stinginess left a painful swelling on the child’s hand.”

Synonyms

  • niggardliness
  • parsimony
  • stinginess

Antonyms

  • generosity
  • liberality