miserly
/ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/adjective
Unwilling to spend money; holding on to it too tightly, like a miser.
Example sentences
- “Their miserly landlord refused to pay for even the smallest repairs.”
- “Her miserly uncle never once offered to pay for dinner.”
Describes amounts as well as people: a miserly portion is a stingy one.