Frugality - English meaning

noun

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex.

Usage examples:

I started drinking again after six years of abstinence

noun

Severe self-discipline and avoiding of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

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Acts of physical asceticism

noun

The practice of living a simple life without physical pleasures, often for religious reasons

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He believed a closer relationship with god could be found through strict asceticism., it seems unfa…

noun

Sternness or severity of manner or attitude.

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He was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism

noun

Austerity is also a bad economic condition that does not allow luxuries

Usage examples:

Military spending continues even in periods of austerity.

noun

A situation in which a government spends as little money as possible because of bad economic conditions

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The idea was to stabilise the economy through strict austerity., the government introduced a number…

noun

The quality of giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so that you do not have an accident, make a mistake, or damage something

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It is evident from her notes that she read with great carefulness., the carefulness of his answer m…

noun

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

Usage examples:

Anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution

verb

Say something as a warning.

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The chancellor cautioned that economic uncertainties remained

noun

A warning

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It’s a good time to invest, he said, but a word of caution is in order., use caution when approachi…

noun

Prevention of wasteful use of a resource.

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They launched a week-long campaign to promote energy conservation

noun

The protective care of god or of nature as a spiritual power.

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They found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort

proper noun

The state capital of rhode island, a port on the atlantic coast; population 171,557 (est. 2008). it was founded in 1636 as a haven for religious dissenters.

noun

The quality of being prudent; cautiousness.

Usage examples:

We need to exercise prudence in such important matters

noun

The state of being careful in the way you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks

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The challenge we are trying to meet is balancing financial prudence with the need for success., eco…

noun

A measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.

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Decisions are made within the financial restraints of the budget

noun

The ability to make yourself do things when you should, even if you do not want to do them

Usage examples:

He lacked self-discipline and seemed unable to finish anything.

noun

→  discipline noun

noun

The quality of being careful with money or resources, especially by avoiding waste

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The strong work ethic and thriftiness helped them to accumulate wealth quickly., his thriftiness is…