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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That said, backups are always advisable when using beta software.—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025 As promising as the effort sounds, caution is still advisable.—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025 This ushers in a new reality: Boards are now held accountable by employees and society, making courage in talent management not just advisable but essential.—Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Location Princess Senses The Mangrove is about an hour from Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport, and shuttle transportation can be arranged in advance, which is advisable and convenient.—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for advisable
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