unaffordable

[uhn-uh-fawrd-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. too high in price to afford.

Example Sentences

Maintenance grants were abolished 10 years ago by the former chancellor George Osborne, who said they had become an "unaffordable" cost to the taxpayer.

From BBC

Children's minister Natalie Don-Innes originally said the proposals were unaffordable, however ministers are now expected to announce that they will agree to more funding which will allow the legislation to proceed.

From BBC

Ms Hoes said the private test cost her "in the region of £2,000" which she acknowledged was unaffordable for many.

From BBC

Yaroslavsky called the project unaffordable and unrealistic, saying it would lead to a reduction in city services.

From Los Angeles Times

But the US housing market remains unaffordable for many people.

From BBC