opportunism
[ op-er-too-niz-uhm, -tyoo- ]
noun
the policy or practice, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs, of adapting actions, decisions, etc., to expediency or effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles.
action or judgment in accordance with this policy.
Origin of opportunism
1Other words from opportunism
- op·por·tun·ist, noun
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How to use opportunism in a sentence
This was one of his incidental opportunisms; he believed it would give the Democrats a winning issue, that of imperialism.
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