CARD 1 OF 5
parsimonious
adjective
Reveal meaning and examples
Extremely unwilling to spend or use resources, often excessively so.
The parsimonious owner resisted replacing even the broken chairs.
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.