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niggardliness

/ˈnɪɡədəlnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does niggardliness mean?

noun

The quality of being stingy or unwilling to give or share; a lack of generosity or liberality.

Example

"The philanthropist's niggardliness was evident in her reluctance to donate to local charities."

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