Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

convenient excuse

phrase

kənˈviː.ni.ənt ɪkˈskjuːs

Definition

A justification or reason that is easy to use or readily available.

Examples

He used a convenient excuse to skip the meeting.
Finding a convenient excuse helped her avoid the uncomfortable conversation.
Some people rely on convenient excuses instead of addressing their issues directly.

Meaning

An excuse that is often used for the sake of convenience, typically to avoid responsibility or to justify one’s actions without any deeper reflection.