taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Used in a Sentence
opportunism
How to use opportunism in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for opportunism.
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Quick take
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for opportunism.
noun
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
See also: self-interest, self-seeking, expedience
Example sentences
"opportunism 101"I love this explanation on quora btw.
Litigious opportunism isn't usually celebrated by the HN crowd and I don't see why an exception should be made here.
But great ventures are not fundamentally built upon opportunism.
The ideological split is mostly the result of opportunism by Tea Party commentators/legislators and the complete illegitimacy of any Democratic president in the eyes of about 50% of Republicans.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use opportunism in a sentence?
"opportunism 101"I love this explanation on quora btw.
What does opportunism mean?
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
What part of speech is opportunism?
opportunism is commonly used as noun.