NOUN | attribute | expedience, expediency | the quality of being suited to the end in view |
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attribute | expedience, opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking | taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others |
Sounds | ihkspiy'diyahns | |
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Rhymes | abeyance ... virulence: 273 rhymes with ahns... |
Meaning | The quality of being suited to the end in view. | |
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Synonym | expediency | |
Broader | advantage, vantage | The quality of having a superior or more favorable position |
Opposite | inexpedience, inexpediency | The quality of being unsuited to the end in view |
Spanish | conveniencia, oportunidad | |
Catalan | conveniència, oportunitat | |
Adjectives | expedient | appropriate to a purpose |
Meaning | taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others. | |
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Synonyms | opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking | |
Broader | selfishness | stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others |
Spanish | conveniencia, coyunturalismo, interés propio, oportunismo, ventajismo | |
Catalan | oportunisme | |
Adjectives | expedient | serving to promote your interest |
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