unaffordably

Beyond one's means

Unaffordably describes something priced or costed beyond what can reasonably be paid: Housing in the city has become unaffordably expensive.

The word often appears in discussions of rising costs that push necessities out of reach: Healthcare premiums have risen unaffordably for many families.

expensive

costly

High in price

pricey · extortionate · inflated · sky-high · astronomical · prohibitive · unreasonable · outrageous · premium · extravagant

inaccessible

out-of-reach

Beyond one's grasp

barrier · unreachable · infeasible · impractical · untenable · preclusive · inhibitive · exclusivity · disadvantaged · deprivation

financial

debt

Money owed another

bills · expenses · cost-of-living · inflation · interest · loan · repayment · bankruptcy · foreclosure · insolvency

luxury

opulence

Showy, abundant prosperity

decadence · splendor · grandeur · palatial · swanky · posh · ritzy · designer · bespoke · elite

Opposites
cost/expense level

unaffordablyaffordably

At manageable cost

cheaply · inexpensively · reasonably · economically · budget-friendly

Family

unaffordable, unaffordability

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G