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Expedient

Verb / ɪˈkspi:di:ʌnt / Another word for expedient — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Expedient means suitable or advantageous for a particular purpose, often without regard for what is morally right or wrong.

Synonyms & similar words

inexpedient convenient practical advantageous useful beneficial helpful effective efficient appropriate suitable fitting suitable apt expedient opportune timely propitious favorable handy conducive

Example sentences

  1. 1. It is expedient to wear a raincoat when it's raining outside.
  2. 2. Studying regularly is an expedient way to do well in exams.
  3. 3. He made an expedient decision to buy a ready-made cake instead of baking one.
  4. 4. It is not always expedient to take the easiest route.
  5. 5. It was expedient for her to apologize and make amends.

Quotes

  • 1. 'The end justifies the means.' - Niccolo Machiavelli
  • 2. 'Necessity is the mother of invention.' - Plato
  • 3. 'In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.' - Theodore Roosevelt

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