Word · adjective · often parsimonious with something · C2 · Formal · usually disapproving; technical writing also uses it positively for a simple explanation
parsimonious
par-suh-MOH-nee-us (US) Main stress falls on MOH: par-si-MO-ni-ous.
Unwilling to spend, give, or use more money or resources than the absolute minimum.
škrt; preterano štedljiv; krajnje neizdašan
Use it
The landlord was so parsimonious with repairs that tenants supplied their own lightbulbs.
With names the resource or service being withheld too severely.
A parsimonious staffing plan saved money but left no one available for emergencies.
The adjective criticizes excessive restriction rather than sensible economy.
Build the sentence
parsimonious with + money/resources/details · a parsimonious budget/approach
Memory scene
A miser measures out one grain at a time: not wisely economical, but unwilling to release even a reasonable amount.
Watch out
In ordinary use, parsimonious is more negative than frugal: it implies unreasonable stinginess. In science and academic writing, a parsimonious explanation is positive because it explains much with few assumptions.
Nearby language
The closest everyday word and much more common in conversation.
Usually positive or neutral: careful and economical without necessarily withholding too much.
Strongly disapproving and especially associated with hoarding money.
Make it yours
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