Stingier: meaning, definitions and examples

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stingier

 

[ หˆstษชn.dส’ษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person

The term 'stingier' refers to someone who is unwilling to spend or give much money. It describes a person who is excessively frugal or miserly. This quality can be seen in various aspects of life, including personal finances, charitable giving, and social interactions. A stingier person tends to prioritize saving money over experiencing life or helping others, often leading to perceptions of selfishness.

Synonyms

cheap, frugal, miserly, parsimonious, tightfisted.

Examples of usage

  • He's become stingier since he lost his job.
  • She was stingier than anyone I knew, never offering to share.
  • His stingier attitude made it hard for him to make friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "stingier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais avarento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคœเฅ‚เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geiziger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih pelit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบัƒะฟะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skฤ…py

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‘ใก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus avare

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs tacaรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha cimri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์ธ์ƒ‰ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุจุฎู„ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce lakomรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac lakomรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅๅ•ฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj skop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meira รพrรถngur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะบะตะดะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha xษ™sis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs tacaรฑo

Etymology

The word 'stingy' originated from the Middle English 'stingy', which is derived from the Old Norse word 'stynja', meaning 'to sting'. The evolution of its meaning reflects a shift from a literal sense of 'stinging or pinching', towards a figurative sense of being tight or unwilling to part with resources. The comparative form 'stingier' emerged as the language evolved, with increased emphasis on the understanding of someone's reluctance to share wealth. By the 19th century, 'stingy' had firmly established itself in the English language as a descriptor for someone who is not generous. The negative connotation of the word has persisted in modern usage, highlighting a broader cultural belief that generosity is a valued trait.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,703, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.