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Parsimony (Noun)

Extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

She was known for her parsimony and would often go to great lengths to find the cheapest option for everything.
His parsimony was legendary among his friends, who would often tease him about his reluctance to spend money on anything.
The company's parsimony with regards to employee benefits was a major point of contention during the labor negotiations.
After losing her job, she had to adopt a policy of parsimony in order to make her savings last as long as possible.
The billionaire's parsimony was surprising to many, given his vast wealth, but he preferred to live modestly and avoid unnecessary expenses.