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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Changing circumstances and life stages—career, parenting, retirement—affect insurance needs, so reviewing them every year or two is advisable.—Janet Arzt, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Still, improving the corner depth would be advisable.—Joseph Person, New York Times, 16 June 2025 Although the company has made efforts to address these concerns, a cautious approach is advisable when assessing SMCI stock.—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 That said, backups are always advisable when using beta software.—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for advisable
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