Miserliness

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪzɝˈɫiˈnɛs/

Miserliness (noun)

  1. The habit of not wanting to spend money, even when it is needed or fair to do so.
  2. 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.