parsimony — extreme frugality; reluctance to spend resources
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: extreme frugality; reluctance to spend resources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/
Korean meaning: 극도의 절약, 인색함
Korean pronunciation: 파-시-머-니 (강세: 파)
Example Sentences
- The company's parsimony backfired when all the talented employees quit due to low salaries.
- My grandmother's parsimony was so extreme that she saved used wrapping paper from Christmas presents.
- The government's parsimony in education spending has led to overcrowded classrooms.
parsimony
NOUN//ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni//
extreme frugality; reluctance to spend resources
Extreme reluctance to spend money
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Their parsimony made the matrimony ceremony more meaningful.
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Origin
From Latin 'parsimonia,' derived from 'parsus' (spared, frugal) combined with the suffix '-monia' (condition or state). The Latin root relates to the verb 'parcere' meaning 'to spare' or 'to be frugal.'
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“The company's parsimony backfired when all the talented employees quit due to low salaries.”
“My grandmother's parsimony was so extreme that she saved used wrapping paper from Christmas presents.”
“The government's parsimony in education spending has led to overcrowded classrooms.”
“His parsimony with compliments made his rare praise even more valuable.”
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