Definition of Niggardly in real context and with authentic examples for GRE candidates and advanced learners of English with illustrations and synonyms from 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam
/ˈnɪg.əd.li/ (adj)
Definition
too frugal or economical, miserly, stingy, mean, tight, closefisted, parsimonious, penny-pinching, ungenerous – slight in quality or amount, scarce, paltry, insufficient
Example
How to deal with stingy and niggardly people?
Start bringing up topics you care about and direct attention to yourself. Have an uncomfortable conversation with them and let them know how you feel. If the stinginess becomes unbearable, then stop doing favors for them and put limits on the conversations and activities. If they don’t change, end the relationship and find new people to hang out with.
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Antonyms
bounteous, bountiful, generous
Parts of speech
Noun: niggard
Noun: niggardliness
