
Expedient
Practical Choice
Refers to choosing the most practical way to achieve a goal, not necessarily the most ethical.
They chose the most expedient route to finish the project on time.
Negative Nuance
It can have a slightly negative connotation suggesting a compromise on values or quality.
He found an expedient solution, though it wasn't completely honest.
Immediate Benefit
Often implies a quick solution for immediate benefit, not focusing on long-term impacts.
She took the expedient action of ignoring the error to meet the deadline.
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AdvantageousAppropriateBeneficialConvenientEfficientPracticalPragmaticSuitableUseful
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