miserism

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English

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Etymology

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From miser +‎ -ism.

Noun

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miserism (uncountable)

  1. miserliness
    • 2010, Dolly Freed, Possum Living, page 149:
      Previously I promised not to proselytize miserism, but now I want to renege a little on that promise. If your family income is anywhere near average, you can scrimp and save and cut back for maybe two to four years []