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opportunism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | expedience, self-interest, self-seeking |
| Type of | selfishness |
| Derivation | opportunist, opportunistic |
Examples of opportunism
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There's not a whole lot of excellence among the Bears, but there is opportunism.
From the suntimes.com
The conversation shifted from celebrating creativity to celebrating opportunism.
From the forbes.com
I prefer my politicians to at least be subtle in their opportunism and ambition.
From the economist.com
The words recklessness, distraction tactics and opportunism easily come to mind.
From the economist.com
I think it is clear they display much more craziness, opportunism and ignorance.
From the economist.com
Political and commercial opportunism do not excuse the rabid excesses of others.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
Some analysts see an element of political opportunism behind the recent protests.
From the time.com
They fear that it is Mr Clegg's opportunism that is costing the Coalition dear.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The name suggests opportunism, but since when is seizing opportunity a bad thing?
From the stltoday.com
- Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
- (opportunist) a person who places expediency above principle
- (opportunistic) opportunist: taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
- Opportunism is the conscious policy and practice of taking selfish advantage of circumstances, with little regard for principles. The term can be applied to individuals, groups, organizations, styles, behaviours, and trends.
- (The Opportunists) The Opportunists is a 2000 film starring Christopher Walken, with an appearance by Cyndi Lauper as the New Yorker Sally Mahon. It is assigned the criteria of a comedy/crime drama.
- (opportunistically) In an opportunistic manner
- (Opportunist) A person who starts taking bath if he accidentally falls into a river.
- (Opportunist) is a multiplayer medal in the Halo: Reach Beta. It is awarded when a player kills an opponent who is reloading. It has been replaced with the Reload This! medal in the final game.
- Opportunist use physical settings and circumstances, or infrequently occurring opportunities, to mask premeditated or intentional sexual behavior towards targets. This will often involve changing the environment in order to minimize inhibitory effects of the workplace or school (e. ...
