Meaning & use
expendable
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Able to be sacrificed, used up, or done without because it is not essential.
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In the military drama, the soldiers felt treated as expendable pawns.
The company cut several roles it considered expendable during the merger.
A note on using this word
Often carries a harsh or callous tone when applied to people, implying they are not valued.
Words with a similar meaning
dispensabledisposable
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