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Definition of stinginess

stinginess

/ˈstɪn.dʒi.nəs/
stin · gi · ness
Adverb:stingily
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Adjective:stingy
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stinginess Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being unwilling to spend, give, or share money or resources; ungenerousness.

Example

"His reputation for stinginess made his sudden charitable donation all the more surprising to his colleagues."

2

Scantiness or inadequacy in amount, size, or supply.

Example

"Customers frequently complained about the stinginess of the restaurant's lunch portions."

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• Rhymes for stinginess

• Nearby Words

sting
stinger
stingily
stinginess
stinging
stingingly
stingless

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the 17th century from the adjective 'stingy' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', likely evolving from regional English dialect related to 'sting' in the sense of being biting, pinching, or sharp.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stinginess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stinginess
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