expediency — the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's hiring decision was pure expediency - he chose his nephew over qualified candidates.
- Out of expediency, she told her boss she was sick when she actually wanted to go shopping.
- The government's policy was driven by expediency rather than long-term planning.
expediency
NOUN[/ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/]
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
a well-dressed executive points confidently at a chart showing quick profit gains while pushing aside environmental impact reports. The executive's gesture dismisses the environmental documents as colleagues look on with mixed expressions of concern and reluctant agreement. The discarded reports scatter across the table showing pollution and waste data. Other meeting participants exchange worried glances but nod along with the profitable but questionable plan. the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin expedire meaning 'to free the feet' or 'to extricate.' The word originally described removing obstacles from one's path to move forward quickly, which evolved to mean choosing practical solutions over principles.
Breakdown
ex- (out/from) + ped- (foot) + -iency (noun suffix meaning 'state of being')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's hiring decision was pure expediency - he chose his nephew over qualified candidates.”
“Out of expediency, she told her boss she was sick when she actually wanted to go shopping.”
“The government's policy was driven by expediency rather than long-term planning.”
“His marriage was a matter of expediency - he needed a green card more than love.”
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