parsimonious (Meaning)
parsimonious (s)
excessively unwilling to spend
parsimonious (a.)
Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in expenditure of money; frugal to excess; penurious; niggardly; stingy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of parsimonious
Synonyms:
- mean
- tightfisted
- ungenerous
- economical
- stingy
- greedy
- penurious
- selfish
- uncharitable
- cheap
- niggardly
- miserly
- close
- tight
- careful
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- spare
- economizing
- niggard
- stinting
- conserving
- thrifty
- saving
- sparing
- penny-pinching
- closefisted
- pinchpenny
- chary
- chintzy
- small
- desirous
- frugal
- mingy
- pinching
- avaricious
Antonyms:
- beneficent
- wasteful
- philanthropic
- compassionate
- compassionate
- philanthropic
- free
- hospitable
- philanthropical
- overgenerous
- magnanimous
- profuse
- kindly
- beneficent
- magnanimous
- overgenerous
- kindly
- freehanded
- free
- freehanded
- wasteful
- humanitarian
- humanitarian
- hospitable
- benevolent
- profuse
- philanthropical
- benevolent
parsimonious Sentence Examples
- The parsimonious accountant meticulously scrutinized every expense to ensure optimal financial efficiency.
- Sarah's parsimonious lifestyle extended to her wardrobe, where she favored durable and practical clothing over frivolous trends.
- The parsimonious landlord refused to install proper heating, despite the tenants' pleas for warmth.
- Ethan's parsimonious nature led him to invest in long-term, low-risk assets, prioritizing financial stability over quick gains.
- The parsimonious company policy restricted employee benefits to the bare essentials, resulting in a high turnover rate.
- The parsimonious dinner guest always asked for more bread to fill up, rather than ordering a full meal.
- The parsimonious homeowner used every square inch of space in her modest abode, maximizing its functionality.
- The parsimonious hiker packed only the essential gear, reducing his weight and increasing his agility.
- Dr. Sanders was known for her parsimonious use of medical resources, prescribing antibiotics only when absolutely necessary.
- The parsimonious budget allocated minimal funds for entertainment and leisure activities, emphasizing practicality over extravagance.
FAQs About the word parsimonious
excessively unwilling to spendExhibiting parsimony; sparing in expenditure of money; frugal to excess; penurious; niggardly; stingy.
mean, tightfisted, ungenerous, economical, stingy, greedy, penurious, selfish, uncharitable, cheap
openhanded, selfless, altruistic, unstinting, lavish, extravagant, charitable, extravagant, bounteous, munificent
The parsimonious accountant meticulously scrutinized every expense to ensure optimal financial efficiency.
Sarah's parsimonious lifestyle extended to her wardrobe, where she favored durable and practical clothing over frivolous trends.
The parsimonious landlord refused to install proper heating, despite the tenants' pleas for warmth.
Ethan's parsimonious nature led him to invest in long-term, low-risk assets, prioritizing financial stability over quick gains.
