Noun | 1. | expedient - a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one |
Adj. | 1. | expedient - serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient" Antonyms: inexpedient - not suitable or advisable; "an inexpedient tactic" |
2. | expedient - appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty" |