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Extremely unwilling to spend or use resources, often excessively so.

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parsimonious

The parsimonious owner resisted replacing even the broken chairs.
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After accepting the project, Noor made a provident plan that set aside funds for replacement supplies and a quieter month after the deadline. Her studio partner called every purchase wasteful and grew so parsimonious that he opposed replacing a worn tool needed for accurate work.
From The Price of a Promising Offer.
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