CEFR C1

expediency

noun

Meaning

The quality of being convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.

Examples

The government's decision was criticized as a matter of political expediency rather than genuine concern for the people.
She argued that while the solution might lack elegance, it was a necessary expediency to solve the urgent problem.

Synonyms: convenience, practicality, expedience, opportunism

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expediency (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

Definition

The quality of being convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.

Examples

The government's decision was criticized as a matter of political expediency rather than genuine concern for the people.
She argued that while the solution might lack elegance, it was a necessary expediency to solve the urgent problem.
In business, expediency can sometimes override ethical principles when quick profits are at stake.

How to Use expediency

expediency over principle (collocation): Choosing a practical or convenient solution instead of one that is morally right. — "The debate centered on whether to choose expediency over principle in the face of public pressure."
matter of expediency (collocation): Something done because it is practical or convenient, rather than for other reasons. — "The change in policy was seen as a matter of expediency to boost approval ratings."

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