parsimonious
adjective | /parsimonious/
very unwilling to spend money or use resources; excessively frugal
parsimonious
adjective | /parsimonious/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMvery unwilling to spend money or use resources; excessively frugal
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"The parsimonious landlord refused to fix the heating despite repeated complaints."
"Her parsimonious approach to office supplies frustrated colleagues."
Mnemonic Trick
PARSIMONIOUS → PARSE + MONEY: count every penny — excessively frugal.
Etymology
From Latin parsimonia “frugality.”
Used for extreme unwillingness to spend or share resources.
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