English dictionary

expedience

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the quality of being suited to the end in view

noun.attribute

Synonyms expediency

Antonyms inexpedience inexpediency

Source: WordNet 3.0
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

noun.attribute

Synonyms opportunism self-interest self-seeking

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality of being expedient or advantageous; fitness or suitableness to effect a purpose intended; adaptedness to self-interest; desirableness; advantage; advisability; -- sometimes contradistinguished from <i>moral rectitude</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913