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parsimony

/ˈpɑːr.sɪ.moʊ.ni/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈpɑːr.sɪ.moʊ.ni/

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A noun referring to extreme care in spending money or reluctance to spend unnecessarily, often implying stinginess or frugality.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее крайнюю осторожность в трате денег или нежелание тратить без необходимости, часто подразумевающее скупость или бережливость.esSustantivo que denota extrema cautela o reticencia a gastar dinero o recursos, a menudo implicando tacañería, frugalidad o ahorro excesivo.frSubstantif désignant une extrême prudence dans la dépense d'argent ou une réticence à dépenser sans nécessité, impliquant souvent l'avarice ou l'épargne.deSubstantiv, das eine übertriebene Vorsicht beim Geldausgeben oder die Unwilligkeit bezeichnet, ohne Notwendigkeit Geld auszugeben; oft mit Geiz oder Sparsamkeit verbunden.ptSubstantivo que designa extrema cautela ao gastar dinheiro ou relutância em gastar sem necessidade, frequentemente implicando avareza ou economia excessiva.zh名词,指在花钱上极度谨慎或不愿花费不必要钱财,常含吝啬或节俭之意。arاسم يدل على شدة الحرص في إنفاق المال أو الامتناع عن الإنفاق بغير ضرورة، وغالبًا ما يتضمن معنى البخل أو الاقتصاد والتوفير.

  1. Extreme frugality C1 formal

    The quality of being extremely careful with money or resources; reluctance to spend unnecessarily.

    • His parsimony was evident in his refusal to buy new furniture.
    • The company's parsimony led to outdated equipment.
    • She admired his parsimony but found it excessive at times.

    ruКрайняя бережливостьesparsimonia (frugalidad extrema)frParcimoniedeExtreme SparsamkeitptExtrema frugalidadezh极度节俭arشدة الاقتصاد

    Synonyme: cheeseparingeconomyfrugalitymiserlinessniggardlinesspenny-pinchingstinginessthrifttightfistedness

    Antonyme: extravagancelavishnessprofligacysquanderingwastefulness

  2. Stinginess C1 formal

    An excessive unwillingness to spend money; miserliness.

    • His parsimony made him unpopular among his friends.
    • The landlord's parsimony meant the building was poorly maintained.
    • She criticized his parsimony when he refused to donate to charity.

    ruСкупостьesTacañeríafrAvare, ladreriedeGeizptPão-duricezh吝啬arالبخل

    Synonyme: cheapnessclosenessmeannessmiserlinessniggardlinesspenuriousnessstinginesstightfistedness

    Antonyme: extravagancegenerositylavishnessprodigalitywastefulness

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