Dictionary definition of expedient

1. Borrowing money from a friend seemed expedient, but it strained their relationship.
2. The expedient choice of eating fast food saved time but sacrificed nutrition.
3. He considered it expedient to remain silent during the heated argument.
4. In the face of the crisis, the government took expedient measures to stabilize the economy.
5. The decision to cancel the project was expedient given the lack of funding.
6. Choosing a compromise was seen as the expedient way to end the dispute.
7. The manager's expedient decision to fire employees without notice caused outrage among the staff.
8. His expedient tactics in negotiation earned him a reputation for being shrewd but not trustworthy.
9. Cutting corners in the construction process was an expedient choice for the builder, but it led to structural issues later.
10. The politician's expedient promises during the campaign were quickly forgotten once in office.
11. Using a plagiarism checker is an expedient method to ensure the originality of your work.
12. She resorted to expedient means to finish the project ahead of schedule.
13. While it may be expedient to avoid confrontations, sometimes addressing issues directly is more productive in the long run.
14. While not ideal, the expedient solution saved us time and resources.
15. Sometimes, a less ethical choice can seem expedient in the short term.
16. The expedient decision to cut costs resulted in a loss of quality.
17. In a crisis, leaders must make expedient choices to protect lives.
18. He chose the expedient route, although it compromised his principles.
19. Expedient measures were taken to stabilize the company's finances.
20. The politician made expedient promises to win the election.
21. Expedient actions were taken to address the immediate emergency.
22. Expedient compromises were made to reach a consensus.
23. Acting expediently can lead to unintended long-term consequences.
24. Balancing ethics and expedient choices can be challenging in business.