Stingier: meaning, definitions and examples
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stingier
[ หstษชn.dสษชษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น mais avarento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช geiziger
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih pelit
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะฟะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ skฤ py
๐ฏ๐ต ใใก
๐ซ๐ท plus avare
๐ช๐ธ mรกs tacaรฑo
๐น๐ท daha cimri
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์ธ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ุจุฎููุง
๐จ๐ฟ vรญce lakomรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ viac lakomรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆดๅๅฌ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj skop
๐ฎ๐ธ meira รพrรถngur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะบะตะดะตะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แแแแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha xษsis
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.