unaffordable

adjective

un·​af·​ford·​able ˌən-ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl How to pronounce unaffordable (audio)
: too costly to be paid for : not affordable
unaffordable tuition
unaffordably adverb
unaffordably high prices

Examples of unaffordable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While Reese’s lifestyle might be unaffordable for most Americans, her story highlights the disparity within the sports world. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024 But some critics have argued that the strict regulatory approach has made accessing psychedelics unaffordable. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 Middle-class homeowners are increasingly squeezed by housing costs Homeownership in the U.S. is increasingly coming with unaffordable monthly costs, especially among middle-class homebuyers, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data. Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024 The costs associated with even one year of long-term care can prove to be unaffordable for most people. Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unaffordable 

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unaffordable was in 1825

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“Unaffordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unaffordable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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