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Frugality

The quality of being frugal; prudent economy; that careful management of anything valuable which expends nothing unnecessarily, and applies what is used to a profitable purpose; thrift; --- opposed to extravagance.

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Economy 76% connected

The management of domestic affairs; the regulation and government of household matters; especially as they concern expense or disbursement; as, a car…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Parsimony 76% connected

Closeness or sparingness in the expenditure of money; -- generally in a bad sense; excessive frugality; niggardliness.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Thrift 76% connected

A thriving state; good husbandry; economical management in regard to property; frugality.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Thriftiness 76% connected

The quality or state of being thrifty; thrift.

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Broader term 1

Prudence 76% connected

The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Frugal 74% connected

Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.;…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Frugal 74% connected

Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.;…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Frugalness 92% connected

Quality of being frugal; frugality.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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