Prohibitive

Visual Reference

Context: A steep, snowy mountain path with hikers looking up hesitantly, showcasing the prohibitive nature of the challenging climb.

Meaning

Think about something being too much or too high, like a price so steep that you just can't buy the thing you want.

"Prohibitive" describes something that prevents or discourages you from doing something because it's too difficult, expensive, or extreme.

Example Sentences

Here are five sentences using "prohibitive" in different real-life contexts:

1. The cost of the concert tickets was prohibitive, so we didn't go.
2. For many people, the long travel time to the remote island is prohibitive.
3. The prohibitive rules at the library made it hard to enjoy reading there.
4. Some find the high mountain climb prohibitive due to the tough conditions.
5. The prohibitive price of the designer dress meant it stayed in the shop.