10
grasping(adjective, feature, close, character, behavior)
10
mercenary(adjective, mean, nasty, cruel, cheap)
10
self-seeking(adjective, person, bad behavior, self-centered, self-interested)
10
shabby(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
10
unsacrificing
9
grudging(adjective, close, mean, near, eager)
9
illiberal(adjective, close, mean, narrow, tight)
9
measly(adjective, slight, slang, big, limited)
9
scrimpy(adjective, close, light, slight, poor)
9
short(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, boring)
8
chintzy(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow)
8
costive(adjective, feature, give, character, behavior)
8
egoistical(adjective, person, bad behavior, self-centered, self-seeking)
8
egotistical(adjective, person, bad behavior, self-centered, self-seeking)
8
lean(adjective, mean, slight, poor, thin)
8
self-centered(adjective, person, bad behavior, self-seeking, self-interested)
8
sordid(adjective, nasty, cruel, dishonorable, miserly)
7
cheese-paring
7
inadequate(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
7
jejune(adjective, poor, small, insignificant, boring)
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