expedient (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

Definition

Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.

Examples

• It was expedient to postpone the meeting until all members could attend.

• He made the expedient decision to lie to avoid trouble.

• While not ideal, the expedient measure saved the company from bankruptcy.

How to Use expedient

expedient to do (prepositional phrase)

Convenient or practical to perform an action. — "It is expedient to finish the report today."

expedient for (prepositional phrase)

Convenient or practical for a particular purpose or person. — "This method is expedient for beginners."

Synonyms of expedient

Words with a similar meaning to expedient:

• convenient
• practical
• advantageous
• politic

Antonyms of expedient

Words with the opposite meaning to expedient:

• impractical
• inexpedient

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