Synonyms for

Inexpensive

Verb / ˌɪnɪˈkspensɪv / Another word for inexpensive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not costing a lot of money; cheap

Synonyms & similar words

cheap expensive cheap affordable economical low-cost reasonable bargain budget-friendly cost-effective cut-rate discount moderate reduced rock-bottom thrifty low-priced unexpensive cost-conscious cut-price sale-priced

Synonyms by register

Formal

economical low-cost budget-friendly affordable

Informal

cheap bargain dirt cheap steal

Literary

modest uncostly

Antonyms

expensive costly dear pricy high-priced extravagant exorbitant

Common collocations

  • inexpensive but good
  • relatively inexpensive
  • very inexpensive
  • incredibly inexpensive
  • an inexpensive option
  • an inexpensive alternative
  • inexpensive to buy
  • inexpensive to maintain

Word family

noun inexpensiveness
adjective inexpensive
adverb inexpensively

Usage note

While 'cheap' can be a synonym, it sometimes carries a negative connotation of poor quality. 'Inexpensive' is generally more neutral.

Example sentences

  1. I bought an inexpensive shirt.
  2. The store sells inexpensive candy.
  3. She found an inexpensive apartment to live in.
  4. The restaurant has an inexpensive lunch menu.
  5. The book was inexpensive to buy.

Quotes

  • Inexpensive progress, in terms of lots of cheap labor, has been made in robotics. - Aaron Klug
  • There are some very inexpensive gadgets that can help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. - Temple Grandin
  • I tend to buy inexpensive clothes and shoes but splurge on handbags and outerwear. - Monica Denise Brown

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