🦊opportunism

noun
/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

Meaning

The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.

Example Sentences

His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.

Synonyms

exploitation, selfishness, expediency, pragmatism

Antonyms

idealism, morality, principle

Collocations

political opportunism, blatant opportunism, pure opportunism, opportunism in business

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