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Tightfisted

Description:

Tightfisted is an adjective that describes someone who is extremely reluctant to spend money or give it away. It implies a person's unwillingness to be generous or frugal in monetary matters.

Sample Sentences:

1. My uncle is known for being tightfisted with his money; he rarely buys anything unless it's absolutely necessary.
2. Donna's tightfisted nature prevented her from contributing to the charity despite her wealth.
3. The tightfisted boss refused to raise his employees' salaries, despite the company's increasing profits.

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