closefisted

adjective

ˈklōs-ˌfi-stəd How to pronounce closefisted (audio)
Definition of closefistednext
as in careful
giving or sharing as little as possible closefisted administrators objecting to legitimate office expenses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closefisted
  1. careful
  2. close
  3. tight
  4. selfish
  5. cheap
  6. greedy
  7. mean
  8. spare
Adjective
  • But the series is careful to cast suspicions in a multitude of directions, not merely at Michael but at several people in Sarah’s orbit who only reveal themselves when backed into corners.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • Since pilot and crew remains may also still be buried underground, careful excavation work is even more important.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Accessibility for those with mobility impairments There will be a closer drop-off point to the main building, while the longer pathway will allow for wheelchair access, with two bandas accessible via ramps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Here’s a closer look at how time in the water can benefit your health.
    — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of close
Adjective
  • Slots and gates are valuable in congested airports like LaGuardia because tight airspace restrictions and crowded airports in a big city like New York cap airline growth.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • Her tight smile squeezes tiny tears into the corners of her eyes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Definition of tight
Adjective
  • From childcare grants to casual local classes, new support systems can make moms feel stronger, not selfish.
    — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Nikki is critical of the latter, calling it selfish and cowardly.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of selfish
Adjective
  • The new buildings also provided cheaper housing options for Caracas workers who couldn’t afford to live in the city.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • In Nolan’s telling, his deceit and plundering portend the collapse of the Bronze Age—a foreboding warning about greedy, fading empires that feels a little too relevant.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026
  • Several of my prior assumptions were upended right from the start of the piece—including the idea that the reclining wars are all just the greedy airlines’ fault.
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
Definition of greedy
Adjective
  • Readings from 0-50, or green on the index, mean air is generally good quality.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 19 July 2026
  • Tom Brady throws a mean spiral, hitting the target to send Rob Gronkowski into 500 gallons of Raising Cane’s Sauce on July 15 in New York City.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of mean
Adjective
  • The remodel emphasized spa-style amenities — including a Finnish sauna, steam room, a fitness center, and hot and cold plunge pools inspired by Therme Vals, the Swiss spa known for its spare, stone-forward minimalism.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • Lacroix can look to be the spare man, cutting out danger with tackles and interceptions (front-foot defending).
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of spare
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