Associations to the word «Expedient»
Noun
- Grievance
- Flake
- Resolution
- Possible
- Observance
- Animosity
- Moral
- Restriction
- Debt
- Union
- Despatch
- Decree
- Abandon
- Disappointment
- Repeal
- Embarrassment
- Remove
- Privilege
- Ambassador
- Lordship
- Duc
- Footing
- Highness
- Fortune
- Agitation
- Wherefore
- Precaution
- Wisdom
- Obstacle
- Elector
- Hannibal
- Judge
- Proclamation
- Despair
- Buddha
- Trick
- Coinage
- Statesman
- Hazard
- Sticking
- Ceylon
- Tariff
- Boiler
- Precept
- Instruction
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
EXPEDIENT, adjective. Simple, easy, or quick; convenient.
EXPEDIENT, adjective. Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
EXPEDIENT, adjective. (obsolete) Quick; rapid; expeditious.
EXPEDIENT, noun. A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
Dictionary definition
EXPEDIENT, noun. A means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one.
EXPEDIENT, adjective. Serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient".
EXPEDIENT, adjective. Appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty".
Wise words
Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed.
Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be
well.