Associations to the word «Expedient»

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.

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".