HyperDic: opportunism

English > 1 sense of the word opportunism:
NOUNattributeopportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expediencetaking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
opportunism > pronunciation
Soundsaa.pertuw'nih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > opportunism: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
Meaningtaking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others.
Synonymsself-interest, self-seeking, expedience
Broaderselfishnessstinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
Spanishconveniencia, coyunturalismo, interés propio, oportunismo, ventajismo
Catalanoportunisme
Adjectivesopportunistictaking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
Nounsopportunista person who places expediency above principle

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