cheapness.
The state or character trait of being cheap (stingy).
Meaning & usage
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.
The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).
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]
The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both). Synonym of inexpensiveness; affordability.
The cheapness of the offerings is amazing. [the prices are surprisingly good]
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English cheap Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English cheapness From cheap + -ness.
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