miser
UK: ˈmaɪzə | US: ˈmaɪzər
n. a person who hoards wealth and spends as little as possible
n. a person who lives in wretched circumstances to save money
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The word "miser" comes directly from Latin miser, meaning "wretched" or "unhappy." Over time, its meaning shifted to describe someone who is wretched due to extreme stinginess or avarice. The logic behind this evolution lies in the association between misery and self-imposed deprivation—a miser’s unwillingness to spend money often leads to a joyless, pitiable existence.
The old miser refused to buy heating even in winter.
She accused him of being a miser for never tipping waiters.
The town’s richest man was also its greatest miser.
A true miser would rather starve than spend a penny.
His reputation as a miser made him unpopular among friends.