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NIGGARDLY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word niggardly. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word niggardly. (close relations)
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niggardliness

Best Alternative Words for NIGGARDLY

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miserly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

stingy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.)

• deficient in amount or quality or extent

parsimonious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively unwilling to spend

penny-pinching
adjectiveadj
noun

• extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

adjective satellite

• giving or spending with reluctance

tightfisted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unwilling to part with money

ungenerous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in magnanimity

• unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.)

grudging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of especially an attitude

• petty or reluctant in giving or spending

scrimy
adjective satellite

• dirty and disgusting

• petty or reluctant in giving or spending

Best Hypernyms For NIGGARDLY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for niggardly, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
cheap frugal mean miserly parsimonious penny-pinching stingy tight tightfisted

Alternatives for MISERLY

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