Synonyms for

Stingy

Verb / ˈstɪndʒi: / Another word for stingy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Stingy means unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous or miserly.

Synonyms & similar words

meager scrimpy meagre ample meagerly ungenerous generous miserly tightfisted greedy selfish cheap penny-pinching mean niggardly close-fisted parsimonious uncharitable grasping ungenerous illiberal tight pinching scrimping skimping scrubby stinting

Example sentences

  1. My friend is stingy and never shares her toys.
  2. The restaurant was stingy with their portions.
  3. My boss is so stingy that he won't even buy us coffee.
  4. I don't like being around stingy people because they make me feel uncomfortable.
  5. My grandmother can be stingy with her compliments, but when she gives them, they mean a lot to me.

Quotes

  • He was so stingy, he wouldn't even pay attention. - Unknown
  • A man is rich in proportion to the number of things he can afford to let alone. - Henry David Thoreau
  • Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. - Khalil Gibran

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