niggardly (adjective)

1. When the millionaire was asked for a donation, he replied in a niggardly tone, 'Sure, I can give you a penny for your thoughts.'

2. In the cartoon, the character portrayed a niggardly character who refused to give even a single coin to the beggar.

3. The classic novel depicted a niggardly character who always hesitated to spend money on anything beyond his own needs.

4. The protagonist realized that his partner was niggardly with their affection and rarely expressed their love openly.