parsimonious
adjectiveExtremely unwilling to spend or use resources, often excessively so.
Excessively unwilling to spend
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adjectiveOverly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.
Overly focused on minor correctness
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plethora
nounAn excessive abundance or very large amount.
precipitous
adjectiveIn action, excessively hasty; also very steep.
Excessively hasty
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preponderance
nounA greater amount, number, weight, or influence than the alternatives.
Greater amount or influence
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presumptuous
adjectiveOverstepping proper limits through excessive confidence or boldness.
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