frugality
careful avoidance of waste
Root
- frug / frugal: useful produce, thrift, or careful use of resources
Other words with the frug / frugal root
- frugal: careful and sparing with resources
Frugality is frugal care made into a habit: resources are protected instead of leaked.
Her frugality paid for the exam retake without turning life joyless.
Frugality is not punishment. At its best, it is respect for limited resources: money, attention, energy, and time.