miserly

/ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/adjective

Unwilling to spend money; holding on to it too tightly, like a miser.

Example sentence

“Their miserly landlord refused to pay for even the smallest repairs.”

Describes amounts as well as people: a miserly portion is a stingy one.

Related words

miseryA state of great suffering or deep unhappiness, in body or in mind.mirthCheerful amusement and fun, usually shown by laughter.mitigateTo make something bad less serious, painful, or harmful.mirrorA piece of glass with a shiny backing that reflects light, showing you an image of whatever is in front of it.mockA copy of something, usually not as good as the real thing.mirageA trick of light over hot ground that makes you think you see something in the distance, such as water, that is not really there.