Miserliness
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪzɝˈɫiˈnɛs/
Miserliness (noun)
- The habit of not wanting to spend money, even when it is needed or fair to do so.
- A tendency to keep resources for yourself and avoid sharing, because you strongly prefer saving.
Examples
- Her miserliness made her refuse small favors.
- His miserliness shows when he never offers help.