Parsimonious (adjective)

1. Unwilling to spend money or use resources, often unnecessarily so.
2. Excessively frugal or economical.

Origin:

The word parsimonious comes from the latin word "parsimonia" meaning "frugality, economy" which is derived from the word "pars" meaning "part" and "imo" meaning "i spend". it refers to being unwilling to spend money or use resources, often unnecessarily so. it was first used in the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The parsimonious businessman was always looking for ways to cut costs.
2. She was parsimonious with her time and energy.
3. The company's parsimonious attitude was a major factor in its success.
4. He was known to be parsimonious with his money.
5. The parsimonious budget did not allow for any extras.