EXPEDIENCE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word expedience. (close relations)
expedient
Best Alternative Words for EXPEDIENCE
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agility | nounn | |||||||
noun • the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble | ||||||||
alacrity | nounn | |||||||
noun • liveliness and eagerness | ||||||||
celerity | ||||||||
noun • a rate that is rapid | ||||||||
efficiency | nounn | |||||||
noun • the ratio of the output to the input of any system • skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort | ||||||||
haste | nounn | |||||||
noun • overly eager speed (and possible carelessness) • the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner • a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry | ||||||||
nimbleness | nounn | |||||||
noun • intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind • the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble | ||||||||
promptness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the characteristic of doing things without delay • the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time | ||||||||
quickness | nounn | |||||||
noun • skillful performance or ability without difficulty • intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay • a rate that is rapid | ||||||||
rapidity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rate that is rapid | ||||||||
speed | nounn | |||||||
noun • distance travelled per unit time • a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens • changing location rapidly • the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system • a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression verb • move hurridly • move faster • move very fast • travel at an excessive or illegal velocity • cause to move faster | ||||||||
swiftness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens | ||||||||
expediency | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being suited to the end in view | ||||||||
opportunism | nounn | |||||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others | ||||||||
self-interest | nounn | |||||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||||
self-seeking | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others adjective satellite • interested only in yourself |