penuriousness

Translations

penuriousnessnoun
penuriousnesses
pl
His penuriousness was so well-known that his friends stopped inviting him to group dinners.
Sa pingrerie était si connue que ses amis ont cessé de l'inviter aux dîners de groupe.
The penuriousness of the village was evident in the dilapidated houses and lack of basic amenities.
La pauvreté du village était évidente dans les maisons délabrées et le manque d'équipements de base.
Additional translations
avaricePlus littéraire ; peut être plus fort que « pingrerie ».
indigenceSoutenu ; insiste sur l'extrême dénuement.

Definitions

penuriousnessnoun
The state or quality of being extremely poor or lacking in resources.
The penuriousness of the village was evident in the dilapidated houses and lack of basic amenities.
Excessive unwillingness to spend money; stinginess.
His penuriousness was so well-known that his friends stopped inviting him to group dinners.