parsimonious
1 of 1adjective/ˌpɑrsəˈmoʊniəs/
Forms:more parsimonious,most parsimonious
1
spending money very reluctantly
- Critics argued the government had grown too parsimonious in funding for education and social programs.
- Grandma was known for her parsimonious ways, rarely spending money even on herself.
- Players complained the team owner was too parsimonious to pay for good free agents.
- They were known for their parsimonious spending, always looking for the cheapest options.
- He will become more parsimonious if he loses his job and needs to cut expenses.