miserism

English

Etymology

miser +‎ -ism

Noun

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 […]