Stinginess (Noun)
Meaning
A lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His stinginess was infamous among his friends, who always had to pay for his meals.
- The philanthropist's decision to donate to charity contradicted her reputation for stinginess.
- Her stinginess with money made it difficult for her to make friends, as she never wanted to spend on them.
- The government's stinginess in allocating funds for the homeless shelter caused outrage among local residents.
- The billionaire's stinginess shocked everyone, as they expected someone of his wealth to be more generous.