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- Dictionaryniggardly/ˈnɪɡədli/
adjective
- 1. ungenerous with money, time, etc.; mean: "he accused the Government of being unbelievably niggardly" Similar Opposite
adverb
- 1. in a mean or meagre manner. archaic
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Niggardly means stingy, miserly, or mean about spending or granting. It is often confused with the offensive racial slur nig, but they are etymologically unrelated.
Niggardly means slight in amount, quality, or effort. It is a disapproving adjective that can describe donations, work, or prices. See how to use it in sentences and find synonyms and translations.
Niggardly means reluctant to give or spend, or small or scanty. It is often used to describe a tip, a salary, or a person's character. See synonyms, antonyms, and word history of niggardly.
Niggardly means stingy or ungenerous, or meagre or small. It is often used to criticize someone who does not give or provide much of something. See synonyms, antonyms, pronunciation and usage examples.
Niggardly means unwilling to be generous with money, time, etc. It is a formal and disapproving word, often used to describe a gift or an amount of money. See examples, pronunciation and synonyms of niggardly.
If you use the word niggardly, and someone is taken aback or offended, they either misheard you or don't know what they are talking about. In this situation, aim for generosity. Don't be niggardly with patience and understanding of their ignorance.
Niggard is a noun meaning a meanly covetous and stingy person, or an adjective meaning miserly. Niggardly is an adjective meaning niggardly, but also an adverb meaning in a niggardly manner.
