mercenary
adjective | /mercenary/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
working only for money, not principles
mercenary
adjective | /mercenary/
Essential WordsMEDIUMworking only for money, not principles
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Synonyms
greedymoney-mindedhired
Antonyms
generousselfless
Examples
"He acted like a mercenary businessman focused only on profit."
"The soldiers were accused of being mercenary fighters."
Etymology
from Latin merces “wages”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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