Antonyms of noun expedience

1 of 2 senses of expedience

Sense 1
expedience, expediency -- (the quality of being suited to the end in view)
       Antonym of inexpedience (Sense 1)
      => inexpedience, inexpediency -- (the quality of being unsuited to the end in view)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun expedience

2 senses of expedience

Sense 1
expedience, expediency -- (the quality of being suited to the end in view)
       => advantage, vantage -- (the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; "the experience gave him the advantage over me")

Sense 2
opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expedience -- (taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others)
       => selfishness -- (stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others)

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