miserliness
intermediateB2/ˈmaɪzərliːnəs/ · mi-ser-li-ness
The quality of being excessively unwilling to spend; stinginess.
Meanings
The quality of being excessively unwilling to spend; stinginess.
خرچ کرنے میں بہت زیادہ بے رخی؛ کنجوسی کا وصف۔
کنجوسی
kunjoosi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- miserliness of spirit
- miserliness in spending
- miserliness towards others
Example Sentences
His miserliness prevented him from enjoying life.
اس کی کنجوسی نے اسے زندگی سے لطف اندوز ہونے سے روکا。
Us ki kunjoosi ne use zindagi se lutf andoz hone se roka.
Miserliness is often viewed negatively in society.
کنجوسی کو اکثر معاشرے میں منفی انداز میں دیکھا جاتا ہے۔
Kunjoosi ko aksar muashray mein manfi andaaz mein dekha jata hai.
He was known for his miserliness and refusal to help others.
وہ اپنی کنجوسی اور دوسروں کی مدد کرنے سے انکار کرنے کے لئے جانا جاتا تھا۔
Woh apni kunjoosi aur dusron ki madad karne se inkar karne ke liye jana jata tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'miser' as someone who holds tightly to their money, never willing to let it go.
Imagine a character who hoards coins, never sharing them with anyone.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دوستوں کی باتوں پر ، کنجوس نے مسکرایا تو کنجوس دل کا ہے ، وہ خود اپنے پیسوں سے کھڑا ہے
Doston ki baaton par, konjoos ne muskuraya. To konjoos dil ka hai, woh khud apne paison se khara hai.
At the words of friends, the miser smiled; For he is rich in heart, yet stands alone with his coins.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کنجوس کے پیچھے کوئی نہیں ہوتا
Kunjoos ke peeche koi nahi hota
No one stands with a miser.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "miser" — a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible
First known use: 14th century
The term 'miserliness' comes from 'miser', originating from Latin 'miser', meaning 'wretched' or 'poor'. Over time, it evolved in English to denote a condition of extreme frugality or an unwillingness to part with resources.