cheapish
Fairly low-priced
Somewhat cheap, but not remarkably so.
The -ish suffix hedges the claim—something cheapish costs less than expected without being a real bargain: The hotel was cheapish, around eighty dollars a night.
The word suggests approximate judgment rather than precise evaluation.
Low in cost
- affordableReasonably priced
- low-costRequiring little money
- inexpensiveLow in cost
- reasonableShowing sound judgment
bargain · discounted · reduced · markdown · clearance · cut-rate · half-price · deal
Weak and easily damaged
- shoddyOf poor craftsmanship
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- chintzyGaudy yet cheap
- junkyLow quality, worthless
second-rate · low-grade · inferior · makeshift · rickety · substandard · so-so · mediocre
Prudent with resources
- frugalSparing with resources
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- prudentExercising sound judgment
- budget-consciousAware of spending limits
cost-effective · sensible · practical · smart · wise · conservative · efficient · resourceful
budget-friendly
Low in cost
- affordableReasonably priced
- low-costRequiring little money
- inexpensiveLow in cost
reasonable · bargain · discounted · reduced · markdown · clearance · cut-rate · half-price · deal · steal
flimsy
Weak and easily damaged
junky · second-rate · low-grade · inferior · makeshift · rickety · substandard · so-so · mediocre · passable
thrifty
Prudent with resources
- frugalSparing with resources
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
- prudentExercising sound judgment
budget-conscious · cost-effective · sensible · practical · smart · wise · conservative · efficient · resourceful · sparing