inexpensive

American

[in-ik-spen-siv] / ˌɪn ɪkˈspɛn sɪv /

adjective

not expensive; not high in price; costing little.

Antonyms:

costly

inexpensive British

/ ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv /

adjective

not expensive; cheap

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Related Words

See cheap.

Other Word Forms

inexpensively adverb
inexpensiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of inexpensive

First recorded in 1830–40; in- ³ + expensive

Example Sentences

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Mary Barra said the decision to allow tens of thousands of inexpensive vehicles into the country is a risk to North American auto manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Linking this pathway to statins is especially important because these drugs are widely used, inexpensive, and generally safe.

From Science Daily

The subsidy-fueled gold rush emboldened unions to squeeze producers, warding off studios looking for inexpensive film locations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil-field services remain a solid, inexpensive energy bet—with or without Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal

The country’s largest retailer by revenue which touts a mantra of “every day low prices” is moving up the value chain and making its inexpensive items more stylish.

From The Wall Street Journal

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