Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
expedient
adjective
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
Definition
an action that is convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
Examples
- It may be expedient to delay the project until we have more information.
- The decision to cut costs was expedient for the company’s finances, but it hurt employee morale.
- Finding a quick solution was expedient, though it didn’t address the root of the issue.
Meaning
Expedient refers to something that is advantageous or useful, often in a way that may not be entirely ethical.
Synonyms
- practical
- advantageous
- beneficial
- convenient
- profitable
