prohibitive
adjective/proʊˈhɪbɪtɪv/
Frequency rank: #13,714 most common English word
Meaning
So high or difficult as to prevent people from doing or buying something.
Example sentence
The cost of buying a house in that city is so prohibitive that most young people cannot afford it.
Synonyms & related words
- unaffordable
- excessive
- steep
- exorbitant
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