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expedient

adjective

/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

Meaning

suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality

It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.

practical, advantageous, beneficial, useful

inconvenient, disadvantageous, unwise

expedient solution, expedient choice, politically expedient

Expressing praise; laudatory.

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

limited in width or extent; not wide

having a pleasant taste or smell, like sugar or honey

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier