niggardness

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. Extreme stinginess; excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources : Niggardness refers to the quality of being extremely miserly or parsimonious. It denotes a marked lack of generosity. Usage Niggardness is a formal and somewhat archaic noun used to describe a character trait of extreme frugality that borders on being reprehensible. It is typically used in a criti...