Opportunism

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The principles or practices of opportunists, in any sense of that word; quickness to grasp favorable opportunities and to modify one's conduct or policy in accordance with them; in a bad sense, the sacrifice of consistency and principles to policy.
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  • noun. The art or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, or of seeking immediate advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences.
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  • noun. The taking of opportunities; especially the practice of seeking immediate advantage from a situation without considering the long term
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  • noun. taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
    • Word Usage
    "The term opportunism doesn't begin to do justice to the parade of motor mouths who often argue two sides of any and all issues."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    selfishness  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    carnality  chicanery  commercialism  conventionalism  double-dealing  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    expedience  
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