Stinting is a word used to describe a behavior that is characterized by a lack of generosity or a reluctance to give or spend freely. Some synonyms for this word include frugal, ungenerous, miserly, parsimonious, and tightfisted. These words all denote a sense of reluctance to share one's resources or to be generous with others. Other potential synonyms might include stingy, penny-pinching, or tightwad. All of these words carry a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that a person who is stinting may be holding back when they could be more generous or open-handed.