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parsimonious

adjective/ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs/

definition

excessively frugal or stingy

example

My parsimonious uncle never wants to spend money on anything, even when it is needed.

synonyms
stingycheapfrugal
word origin — from Latin 'parsimonia' meaning 'thrift, frugality'