expedientness

[US]//ɪkˈspiːdiəntnəs//
[UK]//ɪkˈspiːdiəntnəs//

Translation

n.the quality or state of being expedient; suitability for achieving a desired end, especially with regard to practicality rather than principle; the quality of being convenient and effective in a particular situation; usefulness for immediate needs; the tendency to choose what is advantageous or practical in the short term, sometimes at the expense of moral considerations

Example Sentences

for the sake of expedientness, we took the quickest route and skipped the scenic detour.

in the interest of expedientness, the committee approved the budget without a second reading.

they chose expedientness over accuracy, and the report contained avoidable errors.

the manager valued expedientness in daily operations, but insisted on thorough audits each quarter.

his decision was driven by expedientness rather than principle, which upset the team.

we sacrificed long-term stability for short-term expedientness, and the system kept breaking.

expedientness dictated a temporary fix, but everyone agreed it was not a permanent solution.

under time pressure, expedientness often wins, even when a better option exists.

for expedientness, she emailed the file instead of uploading it to the shared drive.

the policy was revised for expedientness, simplifying procedures for routine requests.

he defended the shortcut on the grounds of expedientness, citing the looming deadline.

choosing expedientness in hiring may fill seats fast, but it can damage culture later.

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