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cheapness
Cheapness (noun) means the quality of being unwilling to spend money.
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1
The quality of being unwilling to spend money.
"He was also interested in the cost of book production, as can be seen in his article on the cheapness of papyrus as a writing material."
— James Keith Elliott, The Collected Biblical Writings of T.C. Skeat (2004)
"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
The fact of costing little money, or of being badly made.
"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."
— Pip Dunn, Merseyrail '777s' are OK for passengers (2023)
3
Poor quality in how something is made.
4
The fact of not costing very much.
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What is the meaning of cheapness?
"cheapness" (noun) means the quality of being unwilling to spend money.
What is another word for cheapness?
Other words for "cheapness" include tat, sleaze, tackiness.
What is the opposite of cheapness?
The opposite of "cheapness" is worth.
What are the different meanings of cheapness?
"cheapness" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of being unwilling to spend money; 2. The fact of costing little money, or of being badly made; 3. Poor quality in how something is made.
