| sparing(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow) |
| stiff(adjective, firm, unyielding) |
| tight(adjective, close, mean, frugal, economical) |
| tightfisted(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow) |
| tough |
| uncompromising(adjective, firm, unyielding) |
| acquisitive(adjective, close, mean, near, narrow) |
| adamantine |
| avaricious(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow) |
| canny(adjective, close, mean, careful, economical) |
| cast-iron |
| chary(adjective, close, mean, near, careful) |
| chintzy(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow) |
| churlish(adjective, close, mean, near, narrow) |
| close-fisted(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow) |
| cost-conscious(adjective, close, mean, careful, economical) |
| costive(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow) |
| covetous(adjective, close, mean, near, narrow) |
| curmudgeonly(adjective, close, mean, cheap, narrow) |
| dour |