
Prohibitive
Financial Barrier
Indicates a price or cost is so high, it stops people from buying or doing something.

The prohibitive cost of the software kept small businesses from purchasing it.
Not Literal
Sometimes it's used to describe non-financial barriers, like time or skill.

The difficulty of the entrance exam is prohibitive for many students.
Discouraging
Can imply that people are discouraged from trying because something seems too hard or expensive.

The prohibitive level of training required made many reconsider pursuing that career.
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DeterrentExorbitantImpedeInaccessibleProhibitRestrictive
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