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cheapness

/ˈtʃiːp.nəs/

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noun

/ˈtʃiːp.nəs/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее свойство низкой цены или низкой стоимости, а также свойство быть безвкусным и вульгарным из-за дешевизны.

A noun referring to the quality of being low in price or of low cost, or the quality of being tasteless and vulgar due to being cheap.

uncountable

  1. Low costB1formal

    The quality or state of having a price that is lower than the standard or expected price.

    ruДешевизна

    • The cheapness of the materials made the project affordable.
    • Tourists are often attracted by the cheapness of local goods.
    • The cheapness of the tickets surprised everyone.

    Synonymsinexpensivenesslow-costreasonableness

    Antonymscostlinessdearnessexpensivenessprice

  2. Poor quality or vulgarityB2informal

    A lack of taste or elegance resulting from being inexpensive and often gaudy or low-quality.

    ruДешевизна

    • The cheapness of the decorations ruined the party's atmosphere.
    • His outfit had an air of cheapness that didn't impress anyone.
    • The cheapness of the jewelry was obvious from its dull finish.

    Synonymsgaudinesskitschshoddinesstackinesstawdrinesstrashinessvulgarity

    Antonymseleganceexcellencequalityrefinementsuperioritytastefulness

Forms
  • cheapnesses plural form
  • cheapnesses' possessive plural form
  • cheapness's possessive singular form
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