penurious

/pə-ˈnu̇r-ē-əs/

adjective

  1. marked by or suffering from penury

  2. given to or marked by extreme stinting frugality

penurious peasants and fisherfolk

stingy close niggardly parsimonious penurious miserly mean being unwilling or showing unwillingness to share with others. stingy implies a marked lack of generosity. close suggests keeping a tight grip on one's money and possessions.