Parsimonious
adjective
Not willing to spend money or use resources.
He's too parsimonious to heat the house properly.
Often appears as...
- parsimonious use of resources
- parsimonious approach
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Using or willing to use the minimum necessary.
Scientists strive for a parsimonious theory.
Often appears as...
- parsimonious explanation
- parsimonious theory
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
adjective
Not willing to spend money or use resources.
He's too parsimonious to heat the house properly.
Often appears as...
- parsimonious use of resources
- parsimonious approach
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Using or willing to use the minimum necessary.
Scientists strive for a parsimonious theory.
Often appears as...
- parsimonious explanation
- parsimonious theory
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
When describing someone, 'parsimonious' often implies criticism rather than praise.
His parsimonious habits make him unpopular among friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Context
Some cultures may view being parsimonious as a virtue, while others see it as negative.
In a culture that values generosity, a parsimonious person may be disliked.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
It is a formal term; more common words like 'stingy' might be preferred in casual talk.
I prefer not to invite him; he's quite parsimonious at group dinners.
Compare with
economicalfrugalmiserstingythrifty
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Militant atheism PIPE...
precisely because it is so elegant, so parsimonious, so powerful, so economically powerful. It has the sinewy economy of a beautiful suspension bridge. The God theory is not just a bad theory. It turns out to be -- in principle --
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Militant atheism PIPE...
precisely because it is so elegant, so parsimonious, so powerful, so economically powerful. It has the sinewy economy of a beautiful suspension bridge. The God theory is not just a bad theory. It turns out to be -- in principle --
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Gad Saad
Canadian Scientist
Evolutionary psychology offers a parsimonious framework for understanding which domains are likely to yield sex differences and, if so, in which direction.
Quote examples
Gad Saad
Canadian Scientist
Evolutionary psychology offers a parsimonious framework for understanding which domains are likely to yield sex differences and, if so, in which direction.
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