Nondurable

/nɑnˈdʊrəbəl/
adjective

Nondurable goods are items that are not designed to last for a long time and are often used quickly or consumed.

The store specializes in selling nondurable food items that have a short shelf life.
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  • nondurable items
  • nondurable goods market

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Neutral

nondurable goods, nondurable products, nondurable resources

adjective

Nondurable goods are items that are not designed to last for a long time and are often used quickly or consumed.

The store specializes in selling nondurable food items that have a short shelf life.
Visual representation of "nondurable" - Nondurable goods are items that are not designed to last for a long time and are often used quickly or consumed.

Often appears as...

  • nondurable items
  • nondurable goods market

Usage tips

Neutral

nondurable goods, nondurable products, nondurable resources

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Context

Consider 'nondurable' in relation to sustainability and environmental factors. Example: When evaluating your shopping habits, think about the impact of nondurable products on waste.

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Emotion

Using 'nondurable' can evoke feelings of impermanence and the need for re-evaluation of consumer behavior. Example: The rise in nondurable goods reflects a modern culture focused on convenience over longevity.

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Colloquial

In casual conversation, people might say 'disposable' when referring to nondurable items, even if it’s not always technically accurate. Example: People often pick up disposable cutlery at parties, which are essentially nondurable.

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Context

Consider 'nondurable' in relation to sustainability and environmental factors. Example: When evaluating your shopping habits, think about the impact of nondurable products on waste.

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Emotion

Using 'nondurable' can evoke feelings of impermanence and the need for re-evaluation of consumer behavior. Example: The rise in nondurable goods reflects a modern culture focused on convenience over longevity.

LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial

In casual conversation, people might say 'disposable' when referring to nondurable items, even if it’s not always technically accurate. Example: People often pick up disposable cutlery at parties, which are essentially nondurable.

LampPro Tip 1/3

Context

Consider 'nondurable' in relation to sustainability and environmental factors. Example: When evaluating your shopping habits, think about the impact of nondurable products on waste.

LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotion

Using 'nondurable' can evoke feelings of impermanence and the need for re-evaluation of consumer behavior. Example: The rise in nondurable goods reflects a modern culture focused on convenience over longevity.

LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial

In casual conversation, people might say 'disposable' when referring to nondurable items, even if it’s not always technically accurate. Example: People often pick up disposable cutlery at parties, which are essentially nondurable.

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