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

Enthusiasts and tinkerers alike are building their own versions using Open Source software and inexpensive hardware. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

An inexpensive, heavy-duty net protects the exposed back sides. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

How can Chinese running shoes be both high quality and inexpensive? — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Add a pinch of drama to your look with these inexpensive vintage-style shades in multiple hues and patterns. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 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