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Expedient vs. Expeditious
Expedient
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/Examples:
Using the shortcut was expedient but not sustainable.Her expedient tactics ensured a swift resolution.The expedient decision saved them from bankruptcy.
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Expeditious
/ˌekspəˈdɪʃəs/Examples:
The expeditious response prevented further damage.Her expeditious work habits impressed her colleagues.Our expeditious plan led to a successful event execution.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that expedient often refers to something that is practical or convenient, especially if it's not entirely moral or ethical.
- Expeditious describes the speed and efficiency of completing a task or action.
- Think of expedient as self-serving and expeditious as swift.
- Expedient can have a negative connotation due to its association with shortcuts or convenient solutions, while expeditious is generally positive, highlighting effectiveness.
- Link expedient with expediency and actions that are advantageous in the short-term, whereas expeditious should remind you of the expedition and quick progress.
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