1. the quality of being unwilling to spend money or share resources; extreme frugality

Examples

• His stinginess was evident when he refused to tip the waiter.
• The company’s stinginess with employee benefits led to high turnover.
• Her stinginess prevented her from enjoying simple pleasures in life.
• Despite his wealth, his stinginess made him unpopular among friends.
• The stinginess of the budget allocation disappointed the research team.
• She overcame her natural stinginess to donate to the charity.