extortionate

Definitions

Exceeding the bounds of reason, especially in terms of price or cost.

Characterized by or involving the illegal use of force or threats to obtain money.

Examples

The hotel charged an extortionate price for a simple bottle of water.

Many small businesses are struggling to survive due to the extortionate cost of commercial rent.

Synonyms

exorbitant excessive outrageous prohibitive unreasonable steep sky-high

Antonyms

reasonable affordable moderate inexpensive fair economical cheap