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Frugal most nearly means:

Thrifty. A frugal person is careful with money.

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  1. Generous
  2. Wasteful
  3. Thrifty ✔

Why: Frugal means careful in spending or using resources, which is what thrifty means too. Wasteful is the opposite, and generous is about giving freely.

Huh, didn't know that: Frugal comes from a Latin word linked to fruit, as in enjoying the fruits of your labor.

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Answer: Thrifty. Frugal means careful in spending or using resources, which is what thrifty means too. Wasteful is the opposite, and generous is about giving freely.

  1. frugal (Merriam-Webster) www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frugal
    careful in spending or using resources
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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