price-sensitive

British

adjective

likely to affect the price of property, esp shares and securities

price-sensitive information

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Analysts say another round of price rises could trigger a fresh churn in the market as price-sensitive customers switch to the cheapest plans available.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

And starting at around $11, they also target price-sensitive diners, the company’s CFO told me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Shoppers are price-sensitive and, when it comes to meat, they can switch to cheaper proteins, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

He says Gen Z is price-sensitive but willing to pay more if the drink feels special, larger, or functional.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Some companies cautioned that shoppers are increasingly price-sensitive amid high inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

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