Parsimoniousness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Extreme stinginess.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His extreme frugality bordered on parsimoniousness, causing his friends to question his priorities in life.
- Her notorious parsimoniousness led to rumors that she had amassed a large fortune, which she refused to share with anyone.
- Despite being a millionaire, his parsimoniousness made him hesitant to spend even a dollar on a charity event.
- The old miser's parsimoniousness was the stuff of local legend, with tales of him reusing tea bags and patching his clothes with scraps.
- His parsimoniousness was so extreme that he would often eat expired food rather than spend money on groceries.
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Meaning 2
Extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.