Unaffordable: meaning, definitions and examples
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unaffordable
[ ˌʌnəˈfɔːdəbl ]
housing market
Not able to be afforded.
Synonyms
costly, expensive, prohibitive
Examples of usage
- The prices in this area are unaffordable for most people.
- Many families find that buying a house in this city is unaffordable.
Translations
Translations of the word "unaffordable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inacessível
🇮🇳 अप्राप्य
🇩🇪 unerschwinglich
🇮🇩 tidak terjangkau
🇺🇦 недоступний
🇵🇱 niedostępny
🇯🇵 手が届かない
🇫🇷 inabordable
🇪🇸 inalcanzable
🇹🇷 ulaşılamaz
🇰🇷 감당할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير ميسور
🇨🇿 nedostupný
🇸🇰 nedostupný
🇨🇳 无法负担的
🇸🇮 nedostopen
🇮🇸 óviðráðanlegt
🇰🇿 қолжетімсіз
🇬🇪 მიუწვდომელი
🇦🇿 əlçatmaz
🇲🇽 inalcanzable
Word origin
The word 'unaffordable' is a relatively modern term, dating back to the late 20th century. It is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' to the word 'affordable', which itself is derived from the verb 'afford', meaning 'to have enough money to pay for'. The concept of affordability has become increasingly important in economic discussions, especially in relation to housing and healthcare.
See also: affordability, affordable, affordably.