expediency

noun
UK: /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
US: /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

  1. The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral.

    1. He chose expediency over morals to get the job done faster.
    2. The company's decision was driven by expediency rather than long-term sustainability so it can bring income.

  2. Advantage or profit gained from doing something, especially when it involves doing something that is morally questionable.

    1. They acted out of expediency, not out of strong belief or principle.
    2. For reasons of political expediency, the government lowered taxes, aiming to be re-elected.

  3. The degree to which something is useful or helpful in achieving a desired result.

    1. We must consider the expediency of the plan to reduce costs quickly.
    2. The expediency with which the issue was resolved reflects their efficiency, so they finished in time.

Synonyms

advantage fitness usefulness policy convenience

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expediency" in English means: The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral., Advantage or profit gained from doing something, especially when it involves doing something that is morally questionable., The degree to which something is useful or helpful in achieving a desired result..

The phonetic transcription of "expediency" is /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/ in British English and /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expediency": advantage, fitness, usefulness, policy, convenience.

Example usage of "expediency": "He chose expediency over morals to get the job done faster.". More examples on the page.