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 Use chicken wire or inexpensive plastic fencing and a couple of stakes to build your cage. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 While some basic inexpensive models may feature just a single speed, other leaf blowers can sport as many as six. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 The Pentagon has begun that process, deploying several relatively inexpensive anti-drone missile systems. — Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The casual restaurants serving simple, inexpensive meals, typically at a lunch counter, began emerging in the late 19th century. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexpensive

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But that does not mean residents will suddenly see a cheaper water bill.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
His latest book, Three Tenses, a well as his Pulitzer Prize finalist Same Bed Different Dreams, are complex without resorting to gimmicks or cheap obfuscation that implies depth.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of cheap

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Berman has argued that the development is out of context and doubted the claims of affordable housing promised by the developer.

— David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
The 660-square-foot Penthouse Suite is one of the smaller and more affordable options, where a family of four or fewer won’t feel short on space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of affordable

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The judge then reread his instructions on reasonable doubt before sending them back to continue deliberating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Deadlocked jurors have deliberated seven days, with one panelist accused of misapplying reasonable doubt, exposing deep divisions over whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of reasonable

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