skimpers

Those who stint

Skimpers are people who skimp—that is, who spend less money, time, or effort than a situation requires.

The word carries a mildly disapproving tone, suggesting someone cuts corners or provides inadequate resources.

The skimpers on the committee wanted to slash the budget for safety equipment.

A skimper might save money in the short term but create problems later through their stinginess.

frugal

budget

Plan for spending

economicalUsing resources sparingly
prudentExercising sound judgment
sensibleShowing good judgment

resourceful · careful · provident · judicious · cautious · measured · disciplined · practical · thrifty · savings

stingy

miserly

Excessively reluctant to spend

cheapLow in price
tightfistedUnwilling to spend freely
niggardlyExtremely reluctant to spend

closefisted · pinchpenny · cheeseparing · grudging · ungenerous · mean · chintzy · penny-pinching · tightwad · cheapskate

minimalist

simplicity

Lack of complexity

essentialsIndispensable items or elements
declutterRemove unnecessary items
spartanRigorously simple, unadorned

bare · streamlined · functional · unadorned · clean · intentional · compact · efficient · pared-down · austere

bargain

discount

Reduced price offered

dealAgreement or distribution
bargainFavorable purchase price
valueImportance or price

sale · clearance · coupon · low-cost · cut-rate · inexpensive · affordable · markdown · wholesale · bulk-buying

Opposites

generosity/resource allocation

skimpersspendthrifts

Habitual money wasters

philanthropists · big spenders · splurgers · benefactors · profligates

effort and thoroughness

skimpersperfectionists

Those demanding flawless standards

overachievers · maximizers · sticklers · zealots

Family

skimped, skimper

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G