1
[ adjective ] careful and diligent in the use of resources

Used in print

(William C. Smith, "Why Fear Ideas?"...)

It would have been unwise policy , for_instance , to apply the pound of flesh characterization to the thrifty Scotchman .

2
[ adjective ] mindful of the future in spending money

Synonyms

careful

Examples

"careful with money"

Related terms

provident

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