expedient
gb/ɪkspˈidiənt/ us/ɪkspˈidiənt/
C1
英語
~ 6300
語義
0件の語義
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
convenient but possibly improper
Helpful and practical for your goal, but maybe not the most honest or right thing to do.
用法パターン：
it is expedient to [verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners often think 'expedient' simply means 'fast' or 'good'. In many contexts, it also suggests that the choice may be morally doubtful or chosen only because it is easy or useful. Learners may also confuse 'expedient' with 'expedited', which means 'made faster'.
類義語
advantageous (Focuses on benefit or gain; usually lacks the moral doubt that 'expedient' suggests.)
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opportunistic (Stronger negative tone, often implying selfish or cynical use of a situation.)
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pragmatic (Emphasizes practical thinking; can be positive and does not always imply moral concern.)
対義語
principled (Emphasizes acting according to moral rules, even when this is difficult or inconvenient.)
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inadvisable (Suggests something is not wise or recommended, often ignoring short‑term convenience.)
コロケーション
politically expedient
|morally expedient
|expedient solution
|expedient decision
|expedient course of action
|expedient measure
テーマ
politics
|ethics
|business
|core_vocabulary
|law
例文
- The plan was politically expedient, but many argued it was deeply unfair.
- It might be expedient to hide these facts, yet it would certainly not be honest.
- They chose the most expedient course of action, even though it broke several promises.
- Firing a few staff members was expedient, but it damaged trust across the company.
- From a business perspective it was expedient, but ethically it was hard to justify.
学習者向け例文
- It is expedient to tell this lie, but it is wrong.
- The politician made an expedient choice to win the election.
- This rule is not fair, but it is expedient for the company.
- He took the most expedient way and ignored the rules.
- They did what was expedient, not what was honest.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
suitable or efficient in situation
Very suitable or useful in a situation, often because it is quick and easy.
用法パターン：
the most expedient way to [verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse 'expedient' where 'easy' or 'quick' would sound more natural in everyday speech. 'Expedient' is typically used in more formal or written contexts, especially in business or official language.
類義語
efficient (Focuses on saving time, money, or effort; does not itself suggest any moral question.)
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convenient (Highlights personal ease or comfort rather than suitability for a formal purpose.)
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practical (Broad term for sensible and workable solutions; less formal than 'expedient'.)
対義語
impractical (Describes something that does not work well or is not useful in real situations.)
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inefficient (Emphasizes wasted time, effort, or resources compared with a more expedient method.)
コロケーション
expedient method
|expedient way
|most expedient
|more expedient
|expedient means
|administratively expedient
テーマ
business
|administration
|problem-solving
|core_vocabulary
|work
例文
- Email is often the most expedient way to contact our clients.
- To keep costs down, management chose the most expedient method of distribution.
- This software offers an expedient solution to the problem of data entry.
- Holding one large meeting will be more expedient than sending several long emails.
- They are looking for the most expedient way to resolve customer complaints.
学習者向け例文
- Calling is the most expedient way to get an answer.
- We need an expedient method to fix this problem.
- Taking the train is more expedient than driving today.
- This tool gives us an expedient solution.
- An email is an expedient way to share the news.
名詞
formal
C2
entity
3
a convenient, practical measure
A way of doing something that is chosen because it is easy or useful, not because it is the best or most right way.
用法パターン：
use [something] as an expedient
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse the noun 'an expedient' with the adjective 'expedient'. After 'an', 'this', or 'that', it is usually the noun (e.g. 'a temporary expedient'), while before another noun it is usually the adjective (e.g. 'an expedient solution').
類義語
measure (Very general; refers to any action taken to achieve a result, without the nuance of convenience over principle.)
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stopgap (Highlights something used only until a better solution is found; often more informal than 'expedient'.)
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makeshift (Emphasizes something roughly put together or not ideal; often concrete or physical.)
対義語
principle (Contrasts a convenient method chosen for results with a rule or standard chosen for moral or long‑term reasons.)
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long-term solution (Opposes a short, convenient fix with a durable, carefully planned answer to a problem.)
コロケーション
a temporary expedient
|a necessary expedient
|a short-term expedient
|as an expedient
|resort to an expedient
|a purely expedient
テーマ
politics
|strategy
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|work
例文
- The curfew was introduced as a temporary expedient during the crisis.
- Using unpaid interns became a financial expedient rather than a genuine training program.
- As an expedient, they rented extra space instead of building a new office.
- He viewed the policy as a short-term expedient, not a permanent answer.
- The agreement was a political expedient designed to calm public anger.
学習者向け例文
- The new rule is only a temporary expedient.
- As an expedient, we used paper plates at the party.
- This is a financial expedient, not a real plan.
- They saw the change as a necessary expedient.
- The manager used this expedient to fix the problem quickly.
文法
辞書形
expedient
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈidiənt/
US/ɪkspˈidiənt/
音節・強勢
ex - pedi - ent （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (pedi)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: expedient
Noun
- Base: expedient
- Plural: expedients
関連語
Forms
expedients
noun
Core family
expediency
noun
expediently
adverb
Related words
expedite
verb C1
expeditious
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
inexpedient
adjective
inexpediently
adverb
inexpediency
noun
Advanced or less common
expediter
noun
expeditiously
adverb
表現
a temporary expedient
1/ə tˈɛmpɚˌɛɹi ɪkspˈidiənt/
fixed phrase
formal
short-term practical measure
A quick, short-term way to deal with a problem while you look for a better, more permanent answer.
例文
- The shelter was only a temporary expedient until permanent housing could be arranged.
- Using volunteers is a temporary expedient, not a long-term staffing plan.
as an expedient
1/ˈæz ən ɪkspˈidiənt/
fixed phrase
formal
used as a convenient measure
Used to say that something is done because it is easy or useful in the situation, not because it is the best way.
例文
- As an expedient, the city opened schools on weekends to reduce overcrowding.
- They hired part-time staff as an expedient during the busy season.
politically expedient
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli ɪkspˈidiənt/
fixed phrase
formal
useful for political advantage
Helpful for a person or group in politics, especially to win or keep power, even if it is not the fairest or best choice.
例文
- Supporting the bill was politically expedient, even though many in the party disliked it.
- It may be politically expedient to delay the vote until after the election.