parsimonious
por suh moh nee uhs
- s excessively unwilling to spend
parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses
- Jeff was the most parsimonious of the goalkeepers of the tournament and conceded just one goal.
- Joan is so hard pressed for time that she has become parsimonious about spending time even on the social network.
- In these recessionary times it is very difficult to pry out money for Corporate Social Responsibilities from parsimonious CEO.