niggardliness

English

Etymology

From niggardly +‎ -ness.

Noun

niggardliness (usually uncountable, plural niggardlinesses)

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

Usage notes

See niggardly § Usage notes.

Synonyms

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