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Q: What is the connotation of stingy?
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Is stingy a positive connotation?

No, stingy means cheap...think uncle scrooge.


Is thrifty a positive connotation?

Yes. Stingy or miserly are similar words with a negative connotation.


What is the connotation of miserly?

It is a negative connotation, as in stingy or ungenerous. Slang nouns with the same connotation as miser are skinflint, cheapskate, and moneygrubber.


Is thrifty a positive or negative connotation?

It is positive. --- Actually, it can go either way in modern usage, though it has a better connotation than "stingy."


Is 'cheapskate' and 'stingy' the same meaning?

Yes, "cheapskate" and "stingy" both refer to a person who is unwilling to spend money. They both carry a negative connotation of being overly frugal or unwilling to be generous.


Is stingy an anonym or a synonym?

Stingy is an adjective. It means unwilling to share. An antonym for stingy is generous. A synonym for stingy is selfish.


Is extreme stingy a mental sickness?

Not only extreme stingy, but stingy itself is sickness


which word has negative connotations?

The word "cheap," on the other hand, has a negative connotation and is often seen as an insult. Like thrifty, however, cheap also describes someone who does not spend money lavishly, but it is usually associated with a miserly, stingy person. Negative connotation can depend on individual perception as well.


How do you get stingy the moshling?

Stingy isn't a Moshling.


How to get stingy the moshling?

Stingy isn't a Moshling.


Is stingy a antonym?

Stingy is an antonym of generous.


Is generous a synonym for stingy?

No, generous is an antonym to stingy.