throwaway
Meant for discarding
Throwaway describes something meant to be discarded after use: a throwaway camera, throwaway razors.
It extends to remarks made casually without much thought: a throwaway comment that ended up causing controversy.
As a noun, a throwaway is a disposable item, a flyer or handbill, or—in internet slang—an anonymous account created for a single purpose: I posted from a throwaway so it couldn't be traced back to me.
For one application only
- plasticCapable of being molded
- razorsTools for removing stubble
- cupsSmall drinking containers
- platesFlat eating dishes
cutlery · containers · utensils · straws · napkins · gloves · diapers · cameras
Not noticed or considered
- neglectedNot given proper attention
- discardedGotten rid of
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
- abandonedLeft behind completely
dismissed · undervalued · unnoticed · marginalized · sidelined · expendable · unappreciated · unrecognized
Deliberately throw out
- castoffDiscarded item or person
- rejectDismiss as unsuitable
- tossLight, casual throw
- jettisonDeliberately discard, especially cargo
abandon · dump · shed · scrap · trash · ditch · pitch · chuck
Casually unrehearsed
- casualRelaxed and informal
- flippantCarelessly disrespectful
- glibSuperficially articulate
- passingMoving by or temporary
careless · unscripted · quip · aside · one-liner · ad-lib · spontaneous · wisecrack
Preoccupation with acquiring goods
- landfillWaste burial ground
- wasteUnwanted discarded material
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
- fast-fashionCheap, trend-driven apparel industry
obsolescence · overconsumption · sustainability · recycling · environmental · excess · materialism · cheapness
single-use
For one application only
plates · cutlery · containers · utensils · straws · napkins · gloves · diapers · cameras · lighters
overlooked
Not noticed or considered
abandoned · dismissed · undervalued · unnoticed · marginalized · sidelined · expendable · unappreciated · unrecognized · disregarded
discard
Deliberately throw out
jettison · abandon · dump · shed · scrap · trash · ditch · pitch · chuck · spurn
offhand
Casually unrehearsed
passing · careless · unscripted · quip · aside · one-liner · ad-lib · spontaneous · wisecrack · jest
consumerism
Preoccupation with acquiring goods
fast-fashion · obsolescence · overconsumption · sustainability · recycling · environmental · excess · materialism · cheapness · mass-produced
- expendabledisposable, replaceable, dispensable, expendable, redundant
- printed matternewspaper, magazine, pamphlet, leaflet, leaflets
- removalremove, elimination, delete, erasing, erase
- rubbishtrash, garbage, junk, litter, refuse
- wastetrash, garbage, rubbish, refuse, debris
- castoffscrap, junk, trash, waste, refuse
throwawaypermanent
Fixed without end
durable · lasting · heirloom · reusable · long-lasting
throwawaymeaningful
Having purpose or significance
significant · deliberate · weighty · important · intended