Expedient — synonyms, expedient antonyms, definition

1. expedient (a)

acceptable adequate advantageous advisable astute beneficial convenient correct desirable discreet due efficient feasible fit fitting handy helpful judicious opportune politic • • •

2. expedient (Noun)

alternative artifice chance contrivance design device fill-in hope intrigue machination makeshift manoeuvre plan refuge replacement resort resource ruse scheme source • • •

expedient (Noun) — A means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one.

agency means way crutch improvisation last resort make-do makeshift pis aller stopgap temporary expedient

3. expedient (Adjective)

inexpedient

expedient (Adjective) — Serving to promote your interest. ex. "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"

expedient (Adjective) — Appropriate to a purpose; practical. ex. "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"