cheapness

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English cheap Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English cheapness From cheap + -ness.

1. 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.”

   “Her mother, in 1684, retiring with'her daughter, for cheapness, to some place in Surrey, (she does not tell us where,) became acquainted with Dr. Glisson […]”

2. The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).

   “It seems to me that whoever at the Department of Transport or the train operating companies, or both, is specifying the standard of seats these days has taken leave of their senses and opted for cheapness over comfort.”

3. The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).

   “The cheapness of the manufacturing is insulting. [the product is poorly made]”

4. The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).

   “The cheapness of the offerings is amazing. [the prices are surprisingly good]”