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Noun Concept

Categories: Psychological attitude, Opportunism, Human behavior, Political terminology, All articles needing additional references

opportunism self-interest self-seeking expedience Disaster Opportunism

Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others WordNet 3.0

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Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Opportunism is the practice of taking advantage of circumstances – with little regard for principles or with what the consequences are for others. Wikipedia

Conscious policy and practice of taking selfish advantage of circumstances Wikidata

Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others. OmegaWiki

The practice of taking advantage of any situations or people to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences. Wiktionary

The taking of opportunities. Wiktionary (translation)

One's personal interest or advantage, especially when pursued without regard for others. Wiktionary

Personal interest. Wiktionary (translation)

I cannot abandon my husband for the sake of self-interest and personal gain. Wiktionary

IS A

HAS KIND

spiritual opportunism

DERIVATION

opportunist

expedient

opportunist

DESCRIBED BY SOURCE

The Nuttall Encyclopædia

WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expedience

Wikipedia

opportunism

Wikidata

opportunism

Wiktionary

opportunism, self-interest

OmegaWiki

opportunism

Wikipedia Redirections

Biological opportunism, Disaster Opportunism, Disaster opportunism, evolutionary opportunism, Opportunism in Marxist theory, opportunistic, opportunists, Professional opportunism, social opportunism, take advantage

Wikidata Alias

opportunist