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