Tightfisted (Adjective)
Meaning
Unwilling to part with money.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The billionaire was known for being tightfisted, refusing to donate to charity despite his vast wealth.
- My tightfisted uncle would rather repair his old shoes than buy a new pair.
- The company's tightfisted approach to employee benefits has led to low morale and high turnover.
- After being burned in a previous investment, Sarah became tightfisted and refused to lend money to friends or family.
- The tightfisted politician was criticized for slashing funding to public programs while giving tax breaks to wealthy corporations.