opportunism

op·por·tun·ist  (pr-tnst, -ty-)

n.

One who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.

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oppor·tunism n.

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opportunism

the conscious policy and practice of taking selfish advantage of circumstances, with little regard for principles. — opportunist, n. — opportunistic, adj.

See also: Behavior

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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

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opportunism

noun expediency, convenience, exploitation, realism, manipulation, pragmatism, capitalization, realpolitik, utilitarianism, making hay while the sun shines (informal) striking while the iron is hot (informal) unscrupulousness, Machiavellianism

Translations

opportunism [ɔpəˈtjuːnɪzm] n → oportunismo

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opportunism [ɔpəˈtjuːnɪsəm] (pej) n → Opportunismus m