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

The catch, as ever with relatively inexpensive electric motorcycles, is that specifications aren't the same thing as a ride experience. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

Daffodil bulbs are fairly inexpensive – why not try or add some this year? — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

The good news is that a fresh coat of paint is a relatively quick, easy, and inexpensive fix, and something designers say goes a long way in refreshing a living room. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

The design could eventually help groups of inexpensive robots inspect oil refineries, monitor farms or explore other planets. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 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