Sparingness: meaning, definitions and examples
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sparingness
[ ˈspɛːrɪŋnəs ]
in personal finance
The quality of being frugal or thrifty; the act of avoiding unnecessary expenses or waste.
Synonyms
economy, frugality, thriftiness
Examples of usage
- His sparingness when it comes to spending money has allowed him to save a substantial amount for retirement.
- She practiced sparingness by cooking meals at home instead of dining out.
in behavior
The quality of being reluctant to give or share; the act of holding back or being stingy.
Synonyms
selfishness, stinginess, tightfistedness
Examples of usage
- His sparingness in showing affection made his partner feel unloved.
- The child's sparingness in sharing toys caused conflicts with siblings.
Translations
Translations of the word "sparingness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 parcimônia
🇮🇳 मितव्ययिता
🇩🇪 Sparsamkeit
🇮🇩 hemat
🇺🇦 ощадливість
🇵🇱 oszczędność
🇯🇵 節約
🇫🇷 économie
🇪🇸 ahorro
🇹🇷 tasarruf
🇰🇷 절약
🇸🇦 اقتصاد
🇨🇿 šetření
🇸🇰 šetrenie
🇨🇳 节约
🇸🇮 varčnost
🇮🇸 sparnaður
🇰🇿 үнемділік
🇬🇪 ეკონომია
🇦🇿 sərfəli
🇲🇽 ahorro
Word origin
The word 'sparingness' originated from the Middle English word 'sparen,' which means 'to refrain from using' or 'to save.' It has evolved to encompass the concept of being frugal or thrifty in various aspects of life, including personal finance and behavior. The emphasis on avoiding waste and being economical has made sparingness a valued quality in many societies.
See also: sparingly.