expedience

Definitions

The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral.

The quality of being suited to an end or purpose; fitness or suitability.

Examples

The politician chose to prioritize political expedience over his long-term principles.

In the interest of expedience, the committee decided to skip the formal review process.

He sacrificed accuracy for the sake of expedience, hoping to finish the report before the deadline.

Synonyms

convenience utility advantage pragmatism suitability profitability opportunism

Antonyms

inconvenience impracticality disadvantage unsuitability inefficiency imprudence inappropriateness