cheapness
The state or character trait of being cheapThe state or character trait of being cheap (stingy).
» If the reason to buy is its cheapness, I won't buy it.
Только потому что он дешёвый, я покупать не буду.
Только потому что она дешёвая, я покупать не буду.
Только потому что оно дешёвое, я покупать не буду.
Я не буду его покупать только потому, что он дешёвый.
Я не буду её покупать только потому, что она дешёвая.
Я не буду его покупать только потому, что оно дешёвое.
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable, usually)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.
дешеви́знаdeševízna
(uncountable, usually)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).
(uncountable, usually)Synonym of shoddiness.
The cheapness of the manufacturing is insulting. [the product is poorly made]
(uncountable, usually)Synonym of inexpensiveness; affordability.
The cheapness of the offerings is amazing. [the prices are surprisingly good]
- tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
- a price below the standard price
Examples
1 sentencesIf the reason to buy is its cheapness, I won't buy it.
ruТолько потому что он дешёвый, я покупать не буду.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: cheapnesses| Singular | cheapness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable