cheapness

About 0.34 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The state or character trait of being cheap (stingy).

   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. noun The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both). Synonym of shoddiness.

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

3. noun Synonym of shoddiness.

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

4. noun Synonym of inexpensiveness; affordability.

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

Similar words

tat sleaze tackiness bargain rate cut price cut rate inexpensiveness uncostliness frugalness closeness

Often followed by

of and is in with or to as was