stingier

[ˈstɪn.dʒi.ər]

stingier Definition

less generous than is usual or expected.

Using stingier: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stingier" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He became stingier with his money after losing his job.

  • Example

    The company's new policy is much stingier with benefits for employees.

  • Example

    She was stingier with her time than she used to be.

stingier Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stingier

Antonyms for stingier

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Summary: stingier in Brief

The term 'stingier' [ˈstɪn.dʒi.ər] refers to someone who is less generous than is usual or expected. It can describe a person's behavior with money or time, and is often used in a negative context. Synonyms include 'miserly,' 'parsimonious,' and 'tightfisted.' Antonyms include 'generous,' 'lavish,' and 'munificent.'