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unaffordably

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

To a degree that is unaffordable; in an unreasonably expensive manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Some judges set unaffordably high bail at times with the intention of keeping suspected criminals in prison pending trial.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English unaffordable Middle English -ly English -ly English unaffordably From unaffordable + -ly.