stingy

/ˈstɪndʒi/adjective

Reluctant to spend money or share things with others; not generous.

Example sentences

“He's too stingy to leave a tip, even for great service.”
“My stingy landlord refuses to fix the broken heater.”

Informal and always disapproving. 'Frugal' and 'thrifty' describe the same habits with approval.

Synonyms for stingy

cheap
tight-fisted
miserly

Antonyms

generous

Often confused with stingy

stingy vs frugal: frugal (adjective): Careful not to waste money or resources; spending only what is needed.

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Related words

munificentExtremely generous with money or gifts.lavishGiven or spent in great, generous amounts; extravagant.thriftyCareful with money and avoiding waste.extravagantGoing far beyond reasonable limits; wildly excessive or unrestrained.prosperousSuccessful and wealthy; doing well.affluentHaving plenty of money and a comfortable way of life.