Stinted: meaning, definitions and examples
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stinted
[ หstษชntษชd ]
restricting resources
To stent means to restrain or limit something, often used in the context of resources, effort, or enthusiasm. It usually implies providing less than what is needed or expected.
Synonyms
constrict, deprive, limit, restrain, skimp.
Examples of usage
- He stinted on the food to save money.
- She stinted her attention to the project.
- They stinted their efforts in the competition.
spending
To stent can also refer to a situation where someone spends sparingly, often leading to a compromise in quality or quantity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He stinted on his vacation budget.
- She stinted on her gifts this year.
- They stinted their entertainment expenses.
Translations
Translations of the word "stinted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น economizado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช eingeschrรคnkt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbatas
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะผะตะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ograniczony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅถ้ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท limitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ restringido
๐น๐ท sฤฑnฤฑrlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุฏูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ omezenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ obmedzenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ omejen
๐ฎ๐ธ takmarkaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบัะตัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแฆแฃแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษhdud
๐ฒ๐ฝ restringido
Etymology
The word 'stint' is derived from Middle English 'stinten', which comes from the Old English 'styntan', meaning 'to stop or constrain'. Its etymology is traced back to Proto-Germanic roots, hinting at the idea of constraining or limiting. Over time, 'stint' has evolved into a versatile term used to describe various forms of limitation or restriction, both in terms of resources and efforts. The additional meaning of thrifty spending or frugality developed as society embraced the necessity of managing resources carefully. In modern usage, 'stint' is commonly associated with both unwillingness to spend and a general limitation imposed on a variety of activities.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,423 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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