Overpriced: meaning, definitions and examples

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overpriced

[ ˌoʊvərˈpraɪst ]

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product pricing

Priced higher than the actual value or cost; excessively expensive.

Synonyms

costly, expensive, high-priced, pricey

Examples of usage

The designer handbag was overpriced, as it cost much more than similar bags on the market.
Many customers were disappointed by the overpriced tickets for the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "overpriced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caro demais

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक मूल्यांकन

🇩🇪 überteuert

🇮🇩 terlalu mahal

🇺🇦 занадто дорогий

🇵🇱 przepłacony

🇯🇵 高すぎる

🇫🇷 trop cher

🇪🇸 demasiado caro

🇹🇷 fazla pahalı

🇰🇷 너무 비싼

🇸🇦 مبالغ فيه

🇨🇿 předražený

🇸🇰 predražený

🇨🇳 过高的

🇸🇮 previsok

🇮🇸 of dýrt

🇰🇿 тым қымбат

🇬🇪 ძალიან ძვირი

🇦🇿 çox baha

🇲🇽 demasiado caro

Word origin

The term 'overpriced' originated in the late 19th century, combining the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond with 'priced'. It is commonly used to describe items or services that are perceived as being too costly in relation to their actual worth or value.