売うり惜おしみ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

reluctance to sell; holding back from selling

Refers to the act of deliberately not selling something, often because one expects a better price later or wants to keep the item. Commonly used in business or trading contexts.

• 株かぶ価かが上あがると思おもって、彼かれは売うり惜おしみをしている。

  Thinking the stock price will rise, he is holding off on selling.

• 売うり惜おしみをすると、かえって損そんをすることもある。

  Holding back from selling can sometimes lead to losses instead.