
Stingy
Negative Connotation
'Stingy' often suggests a selfish or unreasonable lack of generosity. It can sound critical.
Everyone avoided asking the stingy shopkeeper for a discount.
Informal Context
'Stingy' is informal and might be inappropriate in formal writing or speeches.
During lunch, the students giggled about their stingy principal.
Cultural Differences
Perception of stinginess can vary with culture; what's stingy in one might be prudent in another.
In his culture, not tipping is considered stingy.