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Miserliness

Definition: Miserliness refers to the trait of being extremely reluctant or unwilling to spend money, often characterized by excessive frugality and a strong desire to accumulate wealth.

Noun

Sense 1: The quality or state of being stingy or excessively frugal.

Example sentence: His miserliness knew no bounds, as he would go to great lengths to avoid spending even a penny on unnecessary expenses.

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Adjective

Sense 1: Describing a person or behavior that exhibits extreme stinginess or excessive frugality.

Example sentence: Her miserliness nature was evident in her refusal to share even the smallest portions of food with others.

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