closefisted

ˌkləʊsˈfɪstɪd
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Translation of closefisted into German

Adjective

stingy

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unwilling to spend money
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  • He's known for being closefisted when it comes to tipping at restaurants..Er ist dafür bekannt, beim Trinkgeld im Restaurant geizig zu sein
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Synonyms and analogies of closefisted in English

adj.miserlyparsimoniousMore synonyms

Examples of closefisted in a sentence

  • The closefisted landlord refused to fix the heater.

Translations of "closefisted" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
geizigadj.

She was labeled as closefisted after she skipped out on buying birthday gifts.

Sie wurde als geizig abgestempelt, nachdem sie sich vor dem Kauf von Geburtstagsgeschenken gedrückt hatte.

Everyone knows she is closefisted; she seldom buys anything that isn't on sale.

Jeder weiß, dass sie geizig ist; sie kauft selten etwas, das nicht im Angebot ist.

knausrigadj.

It's hard to believe someone so closefisted would ever help a stranger.

Es ist schwer zu glauben, dass jemand so knausrig einem Fremden helfen würde.

People often avoid asking him for help because he is so closefisted.

Die Leute vermeiden es oft, ihn um Hilfe zu bitten, weil er so knausrig ist.

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closefisted: Examples and translations in context

His closefisted nature means he always looks for the cheapest option available.

Seine geizige Art bedeutet, dass er immer nach der billigsten Option sucht.

The closefisted businessman lost many friends over his unwillingness to share profits.

Der geizige Geschäftsmann verlor viele Freunde wegen seiner Unwilligkeit, Gewinne zu teilen.

The closefisted millionaire lived alone in a lavish house but never entertained guests.

Der geizige Millionär lebte allein in einem prächtigen Haus, bewirtete aber nie Gäste.

Though he could afford it, his closefisted ways kept him from traveling.

Obwohl er es sich leisten konnte, hielt ihn seine geizige Art vom Reisen ab.

The closefisted politician garnered little support with his refusal to increase funding.

Der geizige Politiker gewann mit seiner Weigerung, die Finanzierung zu erhöhen, wenig Unterstützung.

People become closefisted, part only reluctantly with their money and buy only necessities.

Die Leute werden geizig, geben ihr Geld ungern aus und kaufen nur das Notwendigste.

They noticed her closefisted tendencies when she ignored the tip jar.

Sie bemerkten ihre knausrige Art, als sie das Trinkgeldglas ignorierte.

The author's closefisted attitude towards details made the story lack depth.

Die knausrige Haltung des Autors gegenüber Details ließ der Geschichte Tiefe fehlen.

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