expendable
adjective/ɪkˈspɛndəbəl/
Frequency rank: #13,559 most common English word
Meaning
regarded as not worth keeping or saving; able to be used up or sacrificed.
Example sentence
In the general's plan, the soldiers on the front line were considered expendable.
Synonyms & related words
- disposable
- sacrificable
- replaceable
- dispensable
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