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Stingy

usgb/ˈstɪndʒi/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
'Stingy' often suggests a selfish or unreasonable lack of generosity. It can sound critical. SlideEveryone avoided asking the stingy shopkeeper for a discount.
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Informal ContextPlay
'Stingy' is informal and might be inappropriate in formal writing or speeches. SlideDuring lunch, the students giggled about their stingy principal.
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Cultural DifferencesPlay
Perception of stinginess can vary with culture; what's stingy in one might be prudent in another. SlideIn his culture, not tipping is considered stingy.