Vocabulary Entry

expendable

|adjective • noun

adjective

Suitable to be used up or disregarded in order to achieve a goal.

Example Sentences

"The resources for the project were considered expendable."

"He treated his old car as expendable, willing to replace it at any moment."

"In emergencies, expendable supplies can be vital for survival."

noun

Example Sentences

"In the grand scheme of the mission, the soldier felt like an expendable."

"Some viewed the team members as expendables in the ruthless corporate environment."

"In large companies, employees often feel like expendables rather than valued team members."