Expedient (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a pragmatist who always chose the most expedient solution to a problem, even if it wasn't the most elegant one.
- The politician's sudden interest in environmental issues was seen as expedient, a ploy to win over voters in the upcoming election.
- The company's decision to lay off employees was expedient, but it ultimately hurt their reputation and morale.
- The general chose the most expedient route to the enemy's base, even though it meant traversing treacherous terrain.
- The charity's decision to partner with a large corporation was expedient, as it brought in much-needed funding, but some critics saw it as a sellout.