ni
ggard
ly
Comparative
more niggardly
Superlative
most niggardly
1
excessively stingy or miserly, often characterized by an unwillingness to spend or give freely
- Despite his considerable wealth, the millionaire was notoriously niggardly, rarely contributing to charitable causes.
- The restaurant received complaints about its niggardly portion sizes, leaving customers feeling unsatisfied.
- The boss's niggardly approach to salary increases led to discontent among employees, who felt undervalued and underpaid.
- The landlord was criticized for his niggardly attitude towards maintenance, refusing to invest in necessary repairs for the apartment building.
- The government's niggardly allocation of funds to public education resulted in deteriorating school facilities and limited resources for students.