miserliness

[US]/ˈmaɪzəlinəs/
[UK]/ˈmaɪzərlinəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of being unwilling to spend money or use resources; stinginess

Phrases & Collocations

miserliness breeds contempt

miserliness is foolish

miserliness harms relationships

miserliness shows weakness

miserliness stifles generosity

miserliness invites ridicule

miserliness breeds resentment

miserliness destroys happiness

Example Sentences

his miserliness was evident in the way he refused to tip the waiter.

despite his wealth, his miserliness kept him from enjoying life.

the company's miserliness led to low employee morale.

her miserliness was a topic of gossip among her friends.

he justified his miserliness by claiming he was saving for a rainy day.

his miserliness affected his relationships with family and friends.

people often mistake frugality for miserliness.

she learned that miserliness can lead to loneliness.

his reputation for miserliness made it hard for him to make new friends.

they decided to confront him about his miserliness during the meeting.

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