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parsimony
1. extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
“he had a reputation for parsimony in his lifetime but left several charitable bequests in his will”
noun
/ˈpɑrsəˌmoʊni/
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"Her parsimony was evident when she opted for thrift store clothes rather than indulging in _____ brands."
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- frugality
- lavishness
- profligacy
- stinginess
- liberality
- avarice
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