niggardness
- noun
- /ˈnɪɡərdnəs/
- Archaic
:
tacañería
- His niggardness prevented him from donating to charity even during the holiday season.
Examples
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The niggardness of the landlord made repairs to the building a rare event.
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Her niggardness stood in sharp contrast to her neighbor's generosity.
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He was criticized for his niggardness in contributing to the community fund.
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His niggardness prevented him from helping those in need.
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The niggardness of the wealthy businessman shocked everyone.
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The niggardness of the committee members was evident in their refusal to allocate funds for community events.
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Despite his wealth, her niggardness made it difficult for others to profit from his business ventures.
Synonyms
2
9.9
A strong habit of not spending money or using resources
2
6.7
Not willing to spend money or share things
1
6.8
A habit of not wanting to give or spend money
1
7.5
A strong unwillingness to spend money
1
8.2
Not wanting to spend money, even on small things you need
Being unwilling to spend money, even when needed
Extreme unwillingness to give or spend money
A strong dislike of spending money or using things
A strong unwillingness to spend money
Not willing to spend money or give things to others
Not wanting to spend money or share with others
Not giving money or help when others expect it
Refusal to spend money or share with others
Antonyms
How Stingy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Niggardness comes from an old Norse word hnuggr meaning 'stingy' and from the older English word niggard meaning 'not willing to give'. Although it sounds like a racial slur, it is not related to that word, and today it simply means a strong unwillingness to spend or share, so you can remember it as the opposite of 'generous'.