expediency
noun/ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
Frequency rank: #18,515 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical, often at the expense of moral principles.
Example sentence
The politician chose silence out of expediency rather than genuine conviction.
Synonyms & related words
- pragmatism
- opportunism
- convenience
- self-interest
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