History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
avarice

greed

extreme greed

economical

careful in using money, time, supplies etc

conservative with resources; careful

frugal

careful, economical (especially of food, cost)

economical

greediness

an extraordinary greed

extreme greed

mean

not generous; selfish; (of a person behaviour) cruel, unkind; occupying the middle position between two extremes; (of words, sentences etc) to have (something) as an explanation

ungenerous

mingy

small; ungenerous

ungenerous

provident

(careful in) providing for future needs or events, especially in old age

careful, frugal

scotch

of Scotland; (a portion of) Scotch whisky

economical

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