cheeseparing (Meaning)

Wordnet

cheeseparing (s)

giving or spending with reluctance

Webster

A thin portion of the rind of a cheese.

Webster

Scrimping; mean; as, cheeseparing economy.

The company's relentless cheeseparing on employee benefits led to low morale and a high turnover rate. (excessive frugality)
Despite tight finances, she avoided cheeseparing when it came to her children's education. (unnecessary cheapness)
The renovation project suffered due to the architect's insistence on cheeseparing on essential materials. (cutting corners to save money)
He believed in smart spending, not cheeseparing, and preferred to invest in quality items that would last. (frugal but sensible)
The cheeseparing mentality ultimately backfired, as the cheap materials used in the construction project led to costly repairs later on. (false economy)
The charity relied on donations, and even small contributions were valuable, not considered cheeseparing. (every bit counts)
The experienced hiker packed light but efficiently, avoiding both cheeseparing and unnecessary bulk. (finding the right balance)
While budgeting is important, cheeseparing on healthy food options can have a negative impact on health in the long run. (penny-wise, pound-foolish)
The negotiator held firm, refusing to engage in cheeseparing on the core principles of the deal. (not willing to compromise on key points)
The cheeseparing approach to the marketing campaign resulted in a bland and uninspired message, failing to resonate with the target audience. (unnecessarily cheap and ineffective)

giving or spending with reluctanceA thin portion of the rind of a cheese., Scrimping; mean; as, cheeseparing economy.

parsimony,economy, saving, providence, economizing, miserliness, niggardliness, pinching, cheapness, managing

largess, extravagance, unselfishness, liberality, liberality, largess, largesse, generosity, unselfishness, bounty

The company's relentless cheeseparing on employee benefits led to low morale and a high turnover rate. (excessive frugality)

Despite tight finances, she avoided cheeseparing when it came to her children's education. (unnecessary cheapness)

The renovation project suffered due to the architect's insistence on cheeseparing on essential materials. (cutting corners to save money)

He believed in smart spending, not cheeseparing, and preferred to invest in quality items that would last. (frugal but sensible)