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.

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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.

   Синонимыadvantageconvenienceopportunismpracticalitypragmatismself-interestusefulnessutility

   Антонимыdisadvantageimpracticabilityinefficiencyinexpedienceinexpediencyinutilityunfitness

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.

   Синонимыdispatchefficiencyexpeditiousness