💸prohibitive

adjective
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

Meaning

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

Example Sentences

The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.

Synonyms

excessive, exorbitant, restrictive, expensive

Antonyms

affordable, reasonable, cheap

Collocations

prohibitive cost, prohibitive price, prohibitive expense

Related Vocabularies

different from what is usual or expected; strange or peculiar
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tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Not engaging in activity; not active.
Causing one to feel bored, annoyed, or tired.

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