noun
- plural of frugalness; the quality or state of being frugal; careful management of money and resources to avoid waste
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; often used in formal or academic contexts
Examples
- The family's frugalnesses allowed them to save enough for a down payment on a house.
- Her frugalnesses in daily spending habits reflected her commitment to financial independence.
- Different cultures have varying attitudes toward frugalnesses and consumption.
- The company's frugalnesses during the recession helped it survive the economic downturn.
- His frugalnesses were sometimes mistaken for stinginess, but he was simply careful with money.