Vocabulary Entry

mercenary

|noun • adjective

noun

A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.

Example Sentences

"The mercenary fought valiantly but ultimately received little recognition."

"Many countries have employed mercenaries to bolster their military forces."

"The story follows a mercenary who grapples with his moral choices in war."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Her mercenary attitude toward relationships concerned her friends."

"The charity accused the company of mercenary practices in their fundraising."

"He made a mercenary decision when he chose profit over principles."