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Cheapness

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or character trait of being cheap (stingy). uncountable, usually

    "His cheapness was legendary; he refused to use candles or lamps, not to reduce the risk of fire but rather to save a penny."

  2. 2
    tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar wordnet
  3. 3
    The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both). uncountable, usually

    "It seems to me that whoever at the Department of Transport or the train operating companies, or both, is specifying the standard of seats these days has taken leave of their senses and opted for cheapness over comfort."

  4. 4
    a price below the standard price wordnet
  5. 5
    The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).; Synonym of shoddiness. uncountable, usually

    "The cheapness of the manufacturing is insulting. [the product is poorly made]"

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  1. 6
    The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).; Synonym of inexpensiveness; affordability. uncountable, usually

    "The cheapness of the offerings is amazing. [the prices are surprisingly good]"

Etymology

From cheap + -ness.

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