I. adjective
dictated by practical or prudential motives
decided it was not expedient to interfere yet
Synonyms: advisable, politic, prudent, tactical, wise
Related Word: advantageous, beneficial, convenient, practical, profitable, useful, utilitarian; opportune, seasonable, timely, well-timed; feasible, possible, practicable; appropriate, fit, fitting, suitable; judicious
Contrasted words: deleterious, detrimental; harmful, hurtful, injurious; fruitless, futile, vain; inappropriate, uncalled-for, unfitting, unsuitable; impolite, imprudent, inadvisable, injudicious, unwise
Antonyms: inexpedient
II. noun
Synonyms: resource 3, dernier ressort, expediency, makeshift, recourse, refuge, resort, shift, stopgap, substitute
Related Word: agency, instrument, instrumentality, means, medium