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/
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
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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.
Breakdown
ex- (out/from) + ped- (foot) + -ient (adjective suffix meaning 'tending to')
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🔗Collocations
📝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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