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 The opposition's concern for the environment was mere political opportunism.

Quotations
"There is a tide in the affairs of men,"
"Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune" [William Shakespeare Julius Caesar]

Translations

opportunism [ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪzəm] N → oportunismo m

opportunism [ˌɒpə^rˈtjuːnɪzəm] n → opportunisme m

opportunism

n → Opportunismus m

opportunism [ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪz/əm] n (frm, pej) → opportunismo

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opportunism [ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪz/əm] n (frm, pej) → opportunismo