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Tightfistedness

Definition:

Tightfistedness refers to the quality or characteristic of being unwilling to spend money or give freely; extreme stinginess.

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Examples:

As a Noun:

Sense 1:

Tightfistedness can sometimes hinder one's ability to enjoy life's experiences and opportunities.

Sense 2:

Her tightfistedness surprised everyone when she declined to donate any money towards the charity event.

As an Adjective:

Sense 1:

The tightfistedness boss refused to give his employees a raise despite the company's profits.

Sense 2:

His tightfistedness shopping habits resulted in him always buying the cheapest products available.

As an Adverb:

Sense 1:

He held onto his money tightfistedly, rarely treating himself to anything extravagant.

Sense 2:

The celebrity lived tightfistedly, avoiding unnecessary expenses and prioritizing savings.