parsimony

• Substantif désignant une extrême prudence dans la dépense d'argent ou une réticence à dépenser sans nécessité, impliquant souvent l'avarice ou l'épargne.

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

indénombrable

1. Extreme frugalityC1formal

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

   Parcimonie

   • 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   • The company's parsimony led to outdated equipment.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.

   Synonymescheeseparingeconomyfrugalitymiserlinessniggardlinesspenny-pinchingstinginessthrifttightfistedness

   Antonymesextravagancelavishnessprofligacysquanderingwastefulness

2. StinginessC1formal

   An excessive unwillingness to spend money; miserliness.

   Avare, ladrerie

   • 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.

   Synonymescheapnessclosenessmeannessmiserlinessniggardlinesspenuriousnessstinginesstightfistedness

   Antonymesextravagancegenerositylavishnessprodigalitywastefulness