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niggardly

Niggardly vs Cheep - What's the difference?

niggardly | cheep |


As an adjective niggardly

is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

As an adverb niggardly

is in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

As a verb cheep is

of a small bird, to make short, high-pitched sounds sounding like "cheep".

As a noun cheep is

a short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.

As an interjection cheep is

the short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.

Scarce vs Niggardly - What's the difference?

scarce | niggardly | Related terms |

Scarce is a related term of niggardly.


As adjectives the difference between scarce and niggardly

is that scarce is uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand while niggardly is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

As adverbs the difference between scarce and niggardly

is that scarce is scarcely, only just while niggardly is in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

Niggardly vs Sparing - What's the difference?

niggardly | sparing | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between niggardly and sparing

is that niggardly is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly while sparing is prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.

As an adverb niggardly

is in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

As a verb sparing is

present participle of lang=en.

Poor vs Niggardly - What's the difference?

poor | niggardly | Related terms |

Poor is a related term of niggardly.


As adjectives the difference between poor and niggardly

is that poor is with little or no possessions or money while niggardly is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

As a noun poor

is (with "the") those who have little or no possessions or money, taken as a group.

As an adverb niggardly is

in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

Niggardly vs Modicum - What's the difference?

niggardly | modicum |


As an adjective niggardly

is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

As an adverb niggardly

is in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

As a noun modicum is

a small, modest or trifling amount.

Niggardly vs Sordid - What's the difference?

niggardly | sordid | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between niggardly and sordid

is that niggardly is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly while sordid is dirty or squalid.

As an adverb niggardly

is in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

Niggardly vs Churl - What's the difference?

niggardly | churl |


As an adjective niggardly

is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

As an adverb niggardly

is in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

As a noun churl is

a rustic; a countryman or labourer; a peasant.

Covetous vs Niggardly - What's the difference?

covetous | niggardly | Synonyms |

Covetous is a synonym of niggardly.


As adjectives the difference between covetous and niggardly

is that covetous is inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess (especially money); avaricious while niggardly is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly.

As an adverb niggardly is

in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

Niggardly vs Frugal - What's the difference?

niggardly | frugal | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between niggardly and frugal

is that niggardly is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly while frugal is avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste.

As an adverb niggardly

is in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

Niggardly vs Saving - What's the difference?

niggardly | saving | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between niggardly and saving

is that niggardly is withholding for the sake of meanness; stingy, miserly while saving is that saves someone from damnation; redemptive.

As an adverb niggardly

is in a parsimonious way; sparingly, stingily.

As a noun saving is

a reduction in cost or expenditure.

As a verb saving is

present participle of lang=en.

As a preposition saving is

with the exception of; except; save.

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