as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
refusing to tip poorly paid restaurant servers is a particularly petty form of stinginess
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as in miserly
giving or sharing as little as possible
until his redemption, Ebenezer Scrooge is the classic example of a very stingy, heartless miser
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as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
a stingy serving of mashed potatoes
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Recent Examples of stinginess
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Waunakee dominated play early, but Meyer’s stinginess in net and a goal by Leo Jenson gave the Warriors a 1-0 first period lead.
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Jim Hoehn,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Give full answers, and don’t be stingy with detail.
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Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Noun
That’s not stinginess for the sake of stinginess.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Waunakee dominated play early, but Meyer’s stinginess in net and a goal by Leo Jenson gave the Warriors a 1-0 first period lead.
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Jim Hoehn,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Sparks end a three-game losing streak with an 89-72 win over expansion Portland, delivering their stingiest defensive performance of the season.
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Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Give full answers, and don’t be stingy with detail.
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Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stinginess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stinginess
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Unlike the 13 colonies, East and West Florida were largely unaffected by the British Stamp Act and other taxes that fueled resentment elsewhere because the colonies produced relatively little for the British colonial economy.
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The Iran war has disrupted supply chains for products such as oil and fertilizer, spiking costs and putting pressure on the global economy.
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The cheapness of a people for whom other peoples’ lives are cheap.
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The apparent cheapness of the stock has been an object of frequent commentary.
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Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.
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Studies on the psychology of saving have found attaching tangible milestones to financial planning, such as a goal to buy a home, tend to instill better savings habits in young people.
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The remaining 30% is reserved for improving your financial future through saving, investing or paying down debt.
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Matching the brain’s ability to learn and energy parsimony isn’t a new idea.
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The 42-year-old former defender’s task will be to bring the same level of parsimony to Marseille’s transfer dealings.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
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Seabold pitched two-thirds of an inning before exiting with right-lat tightness.
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Papyrologist Federica Nicolardi said on Thursday at the same event that the team has already identified a number of intriguing passages, including some on the nature of deities and providence.
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That there is no providence, only circumstance.
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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The Maui flip-flops target key pressure points on the sole of the foot to help evenly distribute weight and reduce stress, while the wide toe post is designed to minimize pinching and blisters.
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“Stinginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinginess. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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