costly (Meaning)

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costly (s)

entailing great loss or sacrifice

having a high price

Repairing the vintage car proved to be more costly than initially anticipated.
Ignoring preventive maintenance can lead to costly repairs down the road.
The company incurred a costly setback due to a breach in cybersecurity.
Investing in high-quality equipment upfront can prevent costly replacements later on.
Delaying action on climate change could have costly consequences for future generations.
Implementing sustainable practices now can help avoid costly environmental damage in the long term.
Inadequate training for employees can result in costly mistakes and decreased productivity.
Overlooking minor issues in the early stages can lead to costly complications later.
Cutting corners in product development may lead to costly recalls and damage to the brand's reputation.
Proper insurance coverage is essential to protect against costly liabilities and unexpected events.

entailing great loss or sacrifice, having a high price

expensive, valuable, pricy,precious, high, luxurious, premium, extravagant, priceless, pricey

cheap, reasonable, cheap, inexpensive, reasonable,inexpensive, worthless, worthless,moderate, moderate

Repairing the vintage car proved to be more costly than initially anticipated.

Ignoring preventive maintenance can lead to costly repairs down the road.

The company incurred a costly setback due to a breach in cybersecurity.

Investing in high-quality equipment upfront can prevent costly replacements later on.