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Frugality

usgb/fruːˈɡæləti/Volume
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Frugality is viewed positively, suggesting wise and efficient use of money or resources. SlideHis frugality was evident from his debt-free living.
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Not StinginessPlay
Frugality isn't being stingy; it is being economical and avoiding waste. SlideChoosing a cheaper brand for everyday use is frugality, not stinginess.
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Different cultures may have distinct perspectives on frugality; it's a respected trait in many. SlideShe admired the frugality of her grandmother, a habit from wartime rationing.