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
  • However, Aldighieri advises marketers to be careful when changing tack.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • But Yoon is careful, with his characteristically spare, visceral imagery, to establish Etna’s early happiness.
    — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 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
  • The city is considering imposing tighter curfew rules, for example.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • The mainly American mainstays monopolize the market, while denim production has tight margins and is resource-intensive.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 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
  • And wind down on Relic NoDa’s rope swings while sharing a cheap carafe.
    — Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • In 2022, demonstrators rallied against high electricity prices in the region, which supplies other parts of Pakistan with cheap hydroelectric power.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 July 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • Skubal, who missed more than a month after eventually having surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow, mostly disagreed with public reaction painting him as greedy or selfish in not disclosing the strange feeling that had lingered in his arm.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of greedy
Adjective
  • In 2023, that index was just shy of 97, meaning the mean family could afford a home.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • This sexy Village hideaway serves a killer linguine vongole, a perfect branzino and a mean pistachio and passion fruit mousse.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 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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“Closefisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closefisted. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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