penuriousness

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Noun penuriousness has 2 senses

impecuniousness, pennilessness, penuriousness - a state of lacking money
--₁ is a kind of poverty, poorness, impoverishment
penuriousness - a disposition to be niggardly with money
--₂ is a kind of stinginess

Definitions from the Web

Penuriousness

Description

Penuriousness is the state or quality of being extremely stingy or excessively frugal. It refers to a person's characteristic of having a strong reluctance to spend money or being extremely tightfisted.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

The state or quality of being extremely stingy or excessively frugal.

Usage

Popular:

"I can't stand his penuriousness, he never wants to contribute for any group activities."

Local:

"The restaurant's penuriousness is evident in the tiny portion sizes and lack of complimentary extras."

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