expedient
gb/ɪkspˈidiənt/ us/ɪkspˈidiənt/
C1
Inglês
~ 6300
célszerű, szükségmegoldás
C1
FORMAL
1
célszerű
B2
Padrão de uso:
it is expedient to [verb]
The plan was politically expedient, but many argued it was deeply unfair.
A terv politikailag célszerű volt, de sokan azt állították, hogy súlyosan igazságtalan.
It might be expedient to hide these facts, yet it would certainly not be honest.
Célszerű lehet elhallgatni ezeket a tényeket, de ez biztosan nem lenne őszinte.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
It is expedient to tell this lie, but it is wrong.
Célszerű lehet ezt a hazugságot mondani, de ez helytelen.
The politician made an expedient choice to win the election.
A politikus a választás megnyerése érdekében egy célszerű döntést hozott.
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.
Erro comum:
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'.
Significado
convenient but possibly improper
Colocações
politically expedient
|morally expedient
|expedient solution
|expedient decision
|expedient course of action
|expedient measure
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
politics
|ethics
|business
|core_vocabulary
|law
Definição
Helpful and practical for your goal, but maybe not the most honest or right thing to do.
Convenient and effective for achieving a particular purpose, especially when it may be morally questionable or not strictly right.
C1
FORMAL
2
célszerű
B2
Padrão de uso:
the most expedient way to [verb]
Email is often the most expedient way to contact our clients.
Ügyfeleinkkel gyakran e-mailben lehet a legcélszerűbben kapcsolatba lépni.
To keep costs down, management chose the most expedient method of distribution.
A költségek alacsonyan tartása érdekében a vezetőség a legcélszerűbb elosztási módszert választotta.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Calling is the most expedient way to get an answer.
A telefonálás a legcélszerűbb módja annak, hogy választ kapjunk.
We need an expedient method to fix this problem.
Célszerű módszerre van szükségünk a probléma megoldásához.
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
suitable or efficient in situation
Colocações
expedient method
|expedient way
|most expedient
|more expedient
|expedient means
|administratively expedient
Sinónimos
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'.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
business
|administration
|problem-solving
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definição
Very suitable or useful in a situation, often because it is quick and easy.
Suitable, effective, or efficient for achieving a particular purpose, especially when chosen mainly for reasons of speed or convenience.
NOME
C2
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
use [something] as an expedient
The curfew was introduced as a temporary expedient during the crisis.
A kijárási tilalmat a válság idején átmeneti szükségmegoldásként vezették be.
Using unpaid interns became a financial expedient rather than a genuine training program.
A fizetés nélküli gyakornokok alkalmazása inkább pénzügyi szükségmegoldássá vált, mint valódi képzési programmá.
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The new rule is only a temporary expedient.
Az új szabály csak átmeneti szükségmegoldás.
As an expedient, we used paper plates at the party.
Szükségmegoldásként papírtányérokat használtunk a bulin.
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.
Erro comum:
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').
Significado
a convenient, practical measure
Colocações
a temporary expedient
|a necessary expedient
|a short-term expedient
|as an expedient
|resort to an expedient
|a purely expedient
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
politics
|strategy
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definição
A way of doing something that is chosen because it is easy or useful, not because it is the best or most right way.
A method or action used to achieve a particular end, especially one chosen mainly for its convenience or practicality rather than for being the best or most principled option.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
expedient
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈidiənt/
US/ɪkspˈidiənt/
Sílabas e acento
ex - pedi - ent (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pedi)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: expedient
Noun
- Base: expedient
- Plural: expedients
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.