History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
chary

cautious

careful, cautious

economical

careful in using money, time, supplies etc

conservative with resources; careful

frugal

careful, economical (especially of food, cost)

economical

inexpensive

not expensive

not high priced

provident

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

careful, frugal

prudent

showing; having, careful thought or planning

wise, sensible in action and thought

scotch

of Scotland; (a portion of) Scotch whisky

economical

sparing

economical, careful

careful, economical

stingy

(of a person) spending, using or giving something unwillingly

penny-pinching, averse to spending money

wary

careful about possible danger or trouble

careful, cautious

THRIFTY as in Wiktionary
THRIFTY as in Wikipedia