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miserly

1 of 1adjective
/ˈmaɪzərli/
Forms:more miserly,most miserly
1

having an extreme reluctance to spend money or resources

  • The miserly customer complained about the cost of every item, even in a discount store.
  • Her miserly landlord was reluctant to make any repairs to the run-down apartment building.
  • She lived a miserly life, always looking for ways to save even the smallest amounts of money.
  • They were shocked by his miserly attitude toward the inheritance.