| Noun | 1. | expedient - a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical onemeans, way, agency - how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success" crutch - anything that serves as an expedient; "he uses drugs as a psychological crutch" | |
| Adj. | 1. | expedient - serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"advantageous - giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often" convenient - suited to your comfort or purpose or needs; "a convenient excuse for not going" politic - marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness; "it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels"; "a politic decision"; "a politic manager"; "a politic old scoundrel"; "a shrewd and politic reply" useful, utile - being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society" inexpedient - not suitable or advisable; "an inexpedient tactic" | |
| 2. | expedient - appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"politic - marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness; "it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels"; "a politic decision"; "a politic manager"; "a politic old scoundrel"; "a shrewd and politic reply" | |