Associations to the word «Expedient»
Noun
- Recourse
- Devise
- Necessary
- Resort
- Consideration
- Necessity
- Render
- Remedy
- Majesty
- Measure
- Endeavour
- Circumstance
- Propriety
- Obedience
- Emergency
- Apprehension
- Adoption
- Evil
- Congress
- Clause
- Difficulty
- Employ
- Wit
- Judgment
- Means
- Constitution
- Objection
- Occasion
- Folly
- Purpose
- Regard
- Opinion
- Expense
- Execution
- Treasury
- Principle
- Respect
- Manner
- Expenditure
- Ingenuity
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
Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one
good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible,
speak a few sensible words.