16
prudent(adjective, careless, imprudent)
14
frugal(adjective, careless, economical)
6
niggardly
6
economical(adjective, careful, conservative)
6
provident(adjective, careful, frugal, improvident)
6
saving
5
cost effective
4
efficient
4
sparing
4
stingy(adjective, generous, averse)
3
thrifty(adjective, economical)
3
parsimonious
3
careful
3
miserly
3
tightfisted
2
cautious
2
close
2
closefisted
2
judicious
1
alert
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