stingy
adjective
reluctant to give or spend; not generous; penurious.
stingier
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comparativeof stingy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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When employers cut jobs because of weak demand, they typically also become stingier with wages for those who remain employed.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
That’s because the charitable deduction is getting slightly stingier next year for wealthy households that itemize.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2025
The stocks of companies that invested the most no longer fell behind those of stingier companies, but didn’t beat them by much either.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
Only two defenses have been stingier against the pass, helping Baltimore move into the AFC’s No. 1 playoff spot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2023
“Or maybe they got rich by being stingier, so they’ll pay less,” Muthu said.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
