niggardliness

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English

Etymology

From niggardly +‎ -ness.

Noun

niggardliness (usually uncountable, plural niggardlinesses)

The state of being niggardly; parsimony. [from 16th c.]

Usage notes

See niggardly § Usage notes.

Synonyms

niggardness, niggardship, niggardy, niggardry, niggardise (all obsolete)

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