prohibitive

/proʊˈhɪb.ə.tɪv/
adjective
  1. (of a price or cost) so high that it prevents people from buying something or doing something.
    • The prohibitive price of the concert tickets kept most fans away.
    • Rent in this neighborhood is prohibitive, so we had to move farther out.
    • The cost of a new car can be prohibitive for many families.
  2. Serving to forbid or discourage something; acting as a barrier or restriction.
    • The company's prohibitive rules made it hard for employees to take time off.
    • The government placed prohibitive tariffs on imported goods.
    • The steep hills created a prohibitive obstacle for the hikers.
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