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miserliness

[ˈmaɪzərlɪnəs]
nounfeminine
avareza
1. extreme unwillingness to spend money or give; stinginess
His miserliness prevented him from enjoying the fruits of his labor.
Sua avareza o impediu de desfrutar dos frutos do seu trabalho.
2. the quality or condition of being a miser; excessive frugality
The miserliness of the wealthy landlord was notorious in the village.
A avareza do rico proprietário era notória na aldeia.
NYC Slang
being cheap or stingy
Synonyms
stinginessparsimonyniggardlinesstightfistednessclosefistednesspenny-pinchingcupidity
Antonyms
generosityliberalitymunificenceopen-handednessmagnanimity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avareza
most common term
Rio de Janeiro
avareza
standard usage
São Paulo
avareza
standard usage; also ganância
Portugal
avareza
also used: mesquinhez (more emphatic)

Related Idioms & Phrases

a tightfisted approach to money
penny wise and pound foolish
not worth his salt
avareza mata o homem (Portuguese: greed kills the man)
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