expedient
ex
ˈɪks
iks
pe
pi
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dient
diənt
diēnt
British pronunciation
/ɛkspˈiːdi‍ənt/

Definizione e significato di "expedient"in inglese

expedient
01

opportuno, conveniente

helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests
example
Esempi
It seemed expedient for him to agree with the proposal, knowing it would further his career prospects.
Gli è sembrato opportuno concordare con la proposta, sapendo che avrebbe favorito le sue prospettive di carriera.
02

opportuno, conveniente

useful and possibly immoral for achieving a goal
example
Esempi
His expedient actions during the crisis got the job done, but at the expense of fairness and transparency.
Le sue azioni opportunistiche durante la crisi hanno portato a termine il lavoro, ma a scapito dell'equità e della trasparenza.
Expedient
01

espediente, mezzo opportuno

a method or action that is convenient and effective for achieving a particular end, often without regard for ethics or long-term consequences
example
Esempi
The manager saw layoffs as a financial expedient, not a strategic move.
Il manager ha visto i licenziamenti come un espediente finanziario, non una mossa strategica.
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