Is frugal a positive connotation

Answer 1

The word cheap has acquired a negative connotation. Applied to a person, it implies someone penurious: a miser, skinflint, tightwad, or Scrooge. Applied to an object, it suggests shoddy manufacture.

Positive synonyms for a cheap person: thrifty, frugal, canny

Positive synonyms for cheap objects: inexpensive, economical, bargain, budget, reasonably-priced

Answer 2

Frugality is considered a positive attribute. A frugal person is considered thoughtful about their money…they WILL spend money, but only after making a considered judgement about whether or not it's a good investment.

A stingy person (also known as a "miser" or "skinflint") is considered a person who hoards their money and is unwilling to share it.

Both words mean thrifty, but their connotations are very different.

Answer 3

a person who is very careful with money

Answer 4

Frugal is sometimes the nice way of saying Cheap.

Answer 5

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