expedient — helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes morally questionable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes morally questionable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
Korean meaning: 특정 상황에서 도움이 되거나 유용한, 하지만 때로는 도덕적으로 의심스러운
Korean pronunciation: 익**스피**디언트
Example Sentences
- The politician found it expedient to change his stance on climate change right before the election.
- My grandmother thinks it's expedient to lie about having a boyfriend to avoid her friends' endless matchmaking attempts.
- Using a temporary expedient, the company hired freelancers instead of full-time employees.
expedient
ADJECTIVE//ɪkˈspiːdiənt//
helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes morally questionable
특정 상황에서 도움이 되거나 유용한, 하지만 때로는 도덕적으로 의심스러운
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin expedire meaning 'to free the feet' or 'to make ready for a journey.' The idea was removing obstacles from one's path to reach a destination quickly and efficiently.
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📝Examples
“The politician found it expedient to change his stance on climate change right before the election.”
“My grandmother thinks it's expedient to lie about having a boyfriend to avoid her friends' endless matchmaking attempts.”
“Using a temporary expedient, the company hired freelancers instead of full-time employees.”
“He decided that pretending to be sick was the most expedient way to avoid his mother-in-law's three-day visit.”
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