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- [stin-jee]
- /ˈstɪn dʒi/
- /ˈstɪŋʤɪnəs/
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- [stin-jee]
- /ˈstɪn dʒi/
Definitions of stinginess word
- adjective stinginess reluctant to give or spend; not generous; niggardly; penurious: He's a stingy old miser. 1
- adjective stinginess scanty or meager: a stingy little income. 1
- noun stinginess miserly nature 1
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Origin of stinginess
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; perhaps derivative of sting; see -y1
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Parts of speech for Stinginess
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stinginess popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stinginess
noun stinginess
- abjection — an abject state or condition
- adjacency — the quality or state of being adjacent; nearness
- avarice — Avarice is extremely strong desire for money and possessions.
- beastliness — of or like a beast; bestial.
- closeness — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
Antonyms for stinginess
noun stinginess
- almsgiving — the making of charitable donations, giving alms
- generosity — readiness or liberality in giving.
- largesse — generous bestowal of gifts.
- largesses — generous bestowal of gifts.
- nobleness — distinguished by rank or title.
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