UNECONOMICAL Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

uneconomic

adjective

variants or uneconomical

Definition of uneconomic

as in unaffordable

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of uneconomic In recent days, the United States proposed new terms that were uneconomic, unfair and undermine the net benefits for Canada, and called into question the reliability of any deal. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Chinese mega profits have almost been wiped out while production in Germany has become uneconomic. — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 While attractive due to its proximity to strong local and regional gas markets, exploration for this gas has been sporadic in the basin since the mid-1980s, with experts noting pilot projects were uneconomic, temporarily abandoned or failed. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 The defense network was ill-prepared for the hundreds of drones launched at the country, which both overwhelmed its few short-range defenses and forced it to counter in an uneconomic way. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for uneconomic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneconomic

Adjective

The ever-present reality of the war has caused some students to cast off the joys of youth as an unaffordable, frivolous luxury.

— David Super, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
An unaffordable dream While daily costs are straining people’s wallets, longer-term investments like housing are also forcing voters to make sacrifices.

— Alexandra Meier, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of unaffordable

Adjective

Remember, the Cubs were prohibitive favorites to win the division but finished 14 games behind the Brewers.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Filing those suits, which can run up $10,000-$50,000 in legal fees, is cost-prohibitive for many businesses.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of prohibitive

Adjective

That triggers First Amendment protection, and that means there cannot be viewpoint discrimination or unreasonable restrictions that are inconsistent with the speech activities imposed on the journalists.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Frimpong concluded that plaintiffs were likely to prove the practice violated the 4th Amendment’s protection against unreasonable seizures and the 5th Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of unreasonable

Adjective

Now Trump wants to fund Putin’s war machine in exchange for diesel fuel, which is in short supply and now comes at an exorbitant cost.

— Kevin Igoe, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
While that system didn’t require up-front game purchases, the initial pricing was exorbitant, rising to $30 for 90 days of real-time streaming access, even for games that could be purchased outright on disc for less.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of exorbitant

Adjective

The ensuing advertising battle for Davis' seat cost well over $50 million, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact, ranking among the most expensive House races nationally.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
The Senate election was the most expensive non-presidential race on record in advertisement spending, according to AdImpact, which tracks ad buys.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of expensive

Adjective

Sloppiness continues Penalties and costly mistakes continue to undermine Sumrall’s team.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
The attacks have disrupted electricity and water supplies, halted business activity and forced residents to rely on costly alternatives, driving up prices.

— Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

Chipmaking hubs Taiwan and South Korea saw steep declines, the former suffering record losses and the latter halting trading after an 8% wipeout.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The Public’s LuEsther Theater isn’t helping, with its steep raked seating so clearly set off from the deep rectangle of the stage.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of steep

Adjective

Researchers in Germany are testing two processes to recover valuable metals from old magnets, including a method that uses ammonium chloride instead of conventional hydrochloric acid.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
An outright ban on the use of the technology would remove a valuable tool only because some departments have used it carelessly.

— Edward Longe, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of valuable

Browse Nearby Words

uneatable

uneconomic

uneducated

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Uneconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneconomic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of uneconomic

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

cockamamie

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

The Words of the Week - Nov. 6

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes