expedient

[ɪkˈspiːdiənt]

expedient Definition

  • 1(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral
  • 2a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral

Using expedient: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "expedient" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It might be expedient to overlook the incident.

  • Example

    The decision was politically expedient.

  • Example

    He chose the most expedient route to the airport.

  • Example

    The company took expedient measures to cut costs.

expedient Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with expedient

  • suitable or advantageous for a particular purpose

    Example

    It would be expedient for us to leave early in the morning.

  • appropriate or advisable under the circumstances

    Example

    It would be expedient to postpone the meeting until next week.

  • a course of action that is politically advantageous, regardless of its morality or ethics

    Example

    The government's decision to cut funding for education was seen as a political expedient.

Origins of expedient

from Latin 'expedire', meaning 'make ready'

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Summary: expedient in Brief

The term 'expedient' [ɪkˈspiːdiənt] describes actions that are practical and convenient, but may be considered improper or immoral. It can also refer to a means of attaining an end that is convenient, but not necessarily ethical. Examples include 'The decision was politically expedient,' and 'The company took expedient measures to cut costs.' Phrases like 'expedient for' and 'expedient to do something' denote suitability or advisability.