stinginess

noun

stin·​gi·​ness -jēnə̇s How to pronounce stinginess (audio)
-jin-
plural -es
Synonyms of stinginessnext
: the quality or state of being stingy

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“Stinginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stinginess. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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