Niggardliness (Noun)
Meaning
Extreme stinginess.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His reputation for niggardliness made it difficult for him to find anyone willing to lend him money.
- Despite his vast wealth, his niggardliness was legendary, and he was notorious for pinching pennies.
- Her niggardliness extended even to small pleasures, and she rarely treated herself to anything enjoyable.
- The company's niggardliness with employee benefits was a major factor in the decision to unionize.
- The billionaire's niggardliness was a shock to many, given his enormous wealth and supposed philanthropic inclinations.