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parsimoniously
This term carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting a level of frugality that has crossed the line into stinginess or excessive restriction. While "frugally" implies a wise or prudent management of resources, "parsimoniously" implies a reluctance to spend that is often seen as unnatural, cold, or detrimental to the goal at hand.
In professional or academic contexts, it can describe a lean approach to resource allocation, but it typically highlights a lack of generosity or a restrictive mindset. It is a formal word and is rarely used in casual conversation, where terms like "stingily" or "cheaply" would be more common.