cheapnesses

Noun

cheapness (usually uncountable, plural cheapnesses)

1. (usually) The state or character trait of being cheap (stingy).
   • His cheapness was legendary; he refused to use candles or lamps, not to reduce the risk of fire but rather to save a penny.

   Synonyms:

   frugality, meanness, miserliness, niggardliness, parsimony, stinginess, thriftiness, tightness

2. (usually) The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both).
   • It seems to me that whoever at the Department of Transport or the train operating companies, or both, is specifying the standard of seats these days has taken leave of their senses and opted for cheapness over comfort.2023 July 26, Pip Dunn, “Merseyrail '777s' are OK for passengers”, in RAIL, number 988, page 60
   1. (usually) Synonym of shoddiness.
      • The cheapness of the manufacturing is insulting. [the product is poorly made]
   2. (usually) Synonym of inexpensiveness; affordability.
      • The cheapness of the offerings is amazing. [the prices are surprisingly good]