MISERLINESS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

miserliness

noun

Definition of miserliness

as in economy

the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money some kids like to grouse about the miserliness of their parents as far as allowances are concerned the company's misguided miserliness is the reason we're still using these inefficient, outdated computers

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Noun

The two economies have deepened ties, particularly as Korean chip giants have become central to the global AI boom, with Nvidia as their most important client.

— Lisa Kim, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
The company has had a decades-long presence in the country and invested billions in AI infrastructure and related skills training in Brazil, the leading economy in Latin America.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of economy

Noun

In this way, simple cheapness becomes the rationale for pumping yet more carbon emissions into the atmosphere to import lumber produced through the destruction of overseas forests.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
The cheapness of a people for whom other peoples’ lives are cheap.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026

Definition of cheapness

Noun

This year, though, with the Jays exiting a buy-and-sell deadline in danger of squandering their season, Kirk’s latest heater might be season-saving.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The other is a reference to the genre, presented as endangered and in need of saving.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of saving

Noun

Why Perennials Need Pruning Flowers-Kimmerle explains that deadheading, pinching, and cutting back are all forms of perennial pruning.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
Avoid the inevitable pinching and riding up by opting for a more sophisticated silhouette, like the Willit Tailored Linen Shorts.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of pinching

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