unaffordable

adjective

UK/ˌʌn.əˈfɔː.də.bᵊl/
US/ˌʌn.əˈfɔːr.də.bᵊl/

Definitions of unaffordable adjective

  1. C1

    Too expensive to be purchased or afforded by the majority of people.

    • Many basic necessities have become unaffordable due to inflation.

    • Downtown apartments are unaffordable for those with limited incomes.

    • The rising tuition fees make higher education unaffordable for many students.