prohibitive

• Se dit d'un prix, d'un coût ou d'une condition si élevés ou si restrictifs qu'ils empêchent d'acheter ou de faire quelque chose.

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.

   dissuasif

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeterrentdiscouragingforbiddingpreventiveprohibitoryrestrictive

   Antonymesaffordablecheapencouraginginexpensivepermissive