tightfistedness

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. Extreme stinginess; a lack of generosity : The quality of being very unwilling to spend money or use resources; excessive frugality or miserliness. Usage "Tightfistedness" is a formal and somewhat critical noun used to describe a character trait of extreme reluctance to part with money. It implies a level of stinginess that goes beyond simple carefulness with money. It is o...