expedient usually implies what is immediately advantageous without regard for ethics or consistent principles.
a politically expedient decision
politic stresses judiciousness and tactical value but usually implies some lack of candor or sincerity.
a politic show of interest
advisable applies to what is practical, prudent, or advantageous but lacks the derogatory implication of expedient and politic.
sometimes it's advisable to say nothing
Examples of advisable in a Sentence
My doctor said it was advisable for me to lose weight.
it's never advisable to ride double on a bicycle
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Things get complicated both for plot reasons and because every character in this movie is running way hotter than is advisable, and everyone is hard pressed to keep their tempers, needs, and desires in check.—Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024 Rain boots, layers, and an umbrella are advisable as residents should prepare for soggy commutes.—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024 Crucially, overreliance on the partner can be risky, so maintaining some internal expertise and having contingency plans in place is advisable.—Sander Barens, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Keeping a small emergency kit in the cabin—containing essentials like medications and identification—is advisable.—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for advisable
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