prohibitive

• Beschreibt Kosten, Preise oder Bedingungen, die so hoch oder einschränkend sind, dass sie etwas verhindern oder unerschwinglich machen.

Describes a cost, price, or condition that is so high or restrictive that it prevents something from being done or purchased.

1. Discouraging or preventingB2formal

   Tending to discourage or prevent something, especially by being too expensive or restrictive.

   Prohibitiv

   • The cost of the new equipment was prohibitive for the small business.
   • Prohibitive taxes on imports made the goods unaffordable.
   • The high rent in the city center is prohibitive for most young people.

   Synonymedeterrentdiscouragingforbiddingpreventiveprohibitoryrestrictive

   Antonymeaffordablecheapencouraginginexpensivepermissive