Extortionate

usgb/ɪkˈstɔːrʃənət/
adjective

A very high price or demand that seems unreasonable.

She complained about the extortionate prices at the resort.
Visual representation of "extortionate" - A very high price or demand that seems unreasonable

Often appears as...

  • extortionate prices
  • extortionate demand

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Disapproving

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Negative Feeling

Use 'extortionate' to express your dissatisfaction or disapproval towards very high costs.

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They're charging extortionate fees for basic services, which is unacceptable.
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Emphasize Unfairness

Apply 'extortionate' when you believe a price or demand is not just high, but unfairly so.

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Paying $15 for a cup of coffee is absolutely extortionate!
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Controversial Usage

The term can sometimes seem offensive, so be cautious when using it to avoid insulting someone unintentionally.

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Calling the artist's commission extortionate was rude and caused a heated argument.
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excessiveexorbitantimmoderateinflateoutrageousreasonablesteepunconscionable
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