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von Eigennutz — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • expedient adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.

Senses

von Eigennutz is used for these senses in English:

  • expedient Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.

expedient — full definition

  1. adjective Convenient and practical for achieving a goal, though not necessarily right or moral.
  2. noun A convenient method used to achieve a result quickly, especially as a shortcut.

Related German words