inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌi-nik-ˈspen(t)-siv 

: reasonable in price : cheap

inexpensively adverb

inexpensiveness noun

Synonyms of inexpensive

• cheap
• affordable
• reasonable

Examples of inexpensive in a Sentence

inexpensive but pretty jewelry that can be worn every day

Recent Examples on the Web

In one experiment, the Anthropic research team discovered that an AI system was able to replicate itself without human intervention across 15 inexpensive off-brand smart TV boxes, the company said. — ABC News, 13 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 Western market is currently bracing for an influx of inexpensive, highly competitive Chinese electric vehicles. — New Atlas, 12 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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inexpensive

• apprehensive
• coextensive
• comprehensive
• hypertensive
• hypotensive
• inoffensive
• normotensive
• antihypertensive
• counteroffensive
• defensive
• expensive
• extensive

Kids Definition

inexpensive

adjective

in·​ex·​pen·​sive ˌin-ik-ˈspen(t)-siv 

: not high in price : cheap

inexpensively adverb

inexpensiveness noun