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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Washing fruit in advance is not advisable; pre-washing accelerates decay.—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026 Barca are 8/15 to score the night’s first goal, but writing Madrid off entirely in any Clasico is rarely advisable.—Dean Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026 Rao warned that cold plunging is not advisable for people with cardiovascular disease — especially those with heart rhythm abnormalities — because sudden cold exposure can place serious stress on the body.—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026 Moderation is advisable as is avoidance of negative and divisive content.—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advisable