Miserliness: meaning, definitions and examples

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miserliness

 

[ หˆmaษชzษ™rlinษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

negative trait

Miserliness is the quality of being extremely unwilling to spend money, sometimes to the point of being greedy or selfish. It is characterized by a strong desire to hoard wealth and an extreme reluctance to part with it.

Synonyms

greediness, parsimony, stinginess.

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Word Description / Examples
miserliness

This word refers to an extreme desire to save money to the point of being unwilling to spend even when needed.

  • His miserliness kept him from buying his children new clothes, even though the old ones were falling apart.
  • The miserliness of the old man was well-known; he never donated to charity despite his immense wealth.
stinginess

Stinginess describes being unwilling to give or spend money, often considered a negative trait but less extreme than miserliness.

  • His stinginess was apparent when he refused to contribute to a group gift.
  • Despite his wealth, his stinginess prevented him from being generous with friends and family.
greediness

Greediness indicates an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power. This word often has a negative connotation.

  • His greediness for power led him to make unethical decisions.
  • The company's greediness resulted in unfair wages for its workers.
parsimony

Parsimony means extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources. It's similar to miserliness but can be used in formal contexts.

  • The parsimony of the manager was evident in the outdated office equipment.
  • Their parsimony extended to avoiding unnecessary costs, though it often frustrated employees.

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his miserliness, never buying anything for himself or others.
  • Her miserliness prevented her from enjoying life to the fullest.
  • The miserliness of the old man was evident in his refusal to help those in need.

Translations

Translations of the word "miserliness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mesquinhez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคœเฅ‚เคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geiz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekikiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบัƒะฟั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skฤ…pstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‘ใก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avarice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ avaricia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cimrilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์ƒ‰ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูุฎู’ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lakomstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lakomstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅ•ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skopost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรญskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ะฐาฃะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒซแƒฃแƒœแƒฌแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™sislik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ avaricia

Etymology

The word 'miserliness' originated from the Middle English word 'misericorde', which meant 'alms' or 'pity'. Over time, it evolved to represent the quality of being reluctant to spend money. Miserliness is often associated with negative traits such as greed and selfishness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,171, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.