expediency

• Существительное, обозначающее качество быть удобным и практичным, часто в ущерб моральным или этическим соображениям.

A noun referring to the quality of being convenient and practical, often at the expense of moral or ethical considerations.

uncountable

1. Practical advantageC1formal

   The quality of being convenient and practical, often at the expense of morality or principle.

   Целесообразность

   • The politician chose expediency over honesty to win the election.
   • They acted out of expediency rather than fairness.
   • Expediency often drives business decisions in competitive markets.

   Synonymsadvantageconvenienceopportunismpracticalitypragmatismself-interestusefulnessutility

   Antonymsdisadvantageimpracticabilityinefficiencyinexpedienceinexpediencyinutilityunfitness

2. Speed and efficiencyC1formal

   The quality of being done quickly and efficiently.

   Оперативность

   • The expediency of the rescue operation saved many lives.
   • We must balance expediency with thoroughness in our work.
   • The project was completed with remarkable expediency.

   Synonymsdispatchefficiencyexpeditiousness