cheapness

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1. 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.

2. The state or characteristic of being cheap (whether inexpensive, poorly made, or both). Synonym of shoddiness.

   The cheapness of the manufacturing is insulting. [the product is poorly made]

3. Synonym of shoddiness.

   The cheapness of the manufacturing is insulting. [the product is poorly made]