INEXPENSIVE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

inexpensive

adjective

ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv

Definition of inexpensive

as in cheap

costing little inexpensive but pretty jewelry that can be worn every day

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Recent Examples of inexpensive Amazon already does that, while platforms such as Home Assistant demonstrate just how much can be achieved with relatively inexpensive hardware and a little determination. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 So, the next time you’re tempted to toss an inexpensive pack of socks into your cart, consider upgrading your everyday essentials instead. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 The company’s reputation was built partly on persuading audiences to take chances on inexpensive, surprising horror outings — often with little more than a compelling premise to go on. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026 At the same time, inexpensive and highly accurate Japanese quartz watches had plunged the Swiss industry into crisis. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexpensive

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Investors now see access to cheap and reliable power as a precondition for European companies to compete long-term.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Telehealth sites hit their first jackpot in the 2010s, when Viagra and other drugs for erectile dysfunction came off patent, allowing for the sale of cheaper generics.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of cheap

Adjective

Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of affordable

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For properties other than single-family homes and duplexes, the statute addresses reasonable provisions for clean and safe common areas along with services such as garbage removal and extermination of certain pests.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
These are reasonable explanations for a temporary change, Desai says.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reasonable

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