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Meaning of sparingness
The state or quality of being frugal or stingy, especially with money.
Etymology of sparingness
The word "sparingness" originates from the Old English word "sparing" and the suffix "-ness", which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
Historically, the term has been used to describe a range of behaviors and attitudes related to thriftiness and frugality, from prudent money management to excessive stinginess
Synonyms
frugality
thriftiness
parsimony
stinginess
meagerness
scantiness
austerity
rigidity
strictness
severity
leanliness
skimpiness
niggardliness
penuriousness
miserliness
cheeseparing
closeness
tightfistedness
ungenerosity
illiberality
stinginess
parsimoniousness
frugalness
prudentness
carefulness
cautiousness
restraint
reserve
husbandry
economizing
scrimping
Definitions
- The quality of being careful and prudent in the use of resources, especially money
- * The state of being frugal or stingy, often to an excessive degree
Usage Examples
- Her sparingness with money allowed her to save enough for a down payment on a house
- * The company's sparingness with employee benefits led to low morale and high turnover rates
Antonyms
extravagance
prodigality
wastefulness
lavishness
generosity
liberality
openness
willingness
munificence
magnanimity
largesse
profuseness
profligacy
squander
improvidence
recklessness
thoughtlessness
carelessness
imprudence