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expedient
01
helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests
Example
It was expedient for her to accept the job offer, even though it meant moving to a different city.
Sometimes, taking an expedient route may solve an immediate problem, but it can cause more issues later.
His expedient decision to cover up the mistake only benefited him in the short term.
02
useful and possibly immoral for achieving a goal
Example
The expedient approach he chose to solve the issue was effective, but it left a trail of ethical concerns.
She resorted to an expedient method to win the contract, even though it bordered on dishonesty.
The use of deceitful advertising was expedient for increasing sales, but it raised serious ethical issues.
Expedient
01
a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
word family
expedi
Verb
expedient
Adjective
expediently
Adverb
expediently
Adverb
inexpedient
Adjective
inexpedient
Adjective
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