tightfistedness

[US]/[ˈtaɪtfɪstnɪs]/
[UK]/[ˈtaɪtfɪstnɪs]/

Translation

n.the habit of not wanting to spend money; extreme stinginess

Phrases & Collocations

avoiding tightfistedness

displaying tightfistedness

overcoming tightfistedness

exhibiting tightfistedness

despite tightfistedness

free from tightfistedness

marked by tightfistedness

suffering from tightfistedness

without tightfistedness

rooted in tightfistedness

Example Sentences

his tightfistedness prevented him from donating to charity, even when he could afford it.

despite their success, their tightfistedness was legendary among their colleagues.

we tried to convince him to loosen his tightfistedness and treat the team to dinner.

her tightfistedness stemmed from a childhood of financial insecurity.

the company's tightfistedness regarding employee benefits led to high turnover.

he's known for his tightfistedness when it comes to spending money on himself.

overcoming her own tightfistedness was a personal challenge for her.

the project suffered due to the manager's extreme tightfistedness with resources.

his tightfistedness was a constant source of frustration for his family.

she criticized his tightfistedness, arguing that generosity is important.

the restaurant's tightfistedness with ingredients was evident in the bland food.

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