opportunism
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7.3
- noun
- /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/
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oportunismo
- We cannot exclude the possibility that the Governor was acting with sharp-minded opportunism.
- contractual opportunism
- instances of opportunism
- commercial opportunism
But alas, that empathy, which may not always be empathy, it may be opportunism to get validation.
- But alas, that empathy, which may not always be empathy, it may be opportunism to get validation.
- I just won't because the hypocrisy, the duplicity, the blatant opportunism.
Examples
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The returns to post-contractual opportunism are reduced considerably in a competitive society.
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The stakes of such debates can be characterized instrumentally as a form of opportunism in knowledge production.
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Thus, course of dealing and course of performance do more to encourage opportunism than to prevent it.
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Some do not even share their views publicly simply because of opportunism or fear of losing their positions and perhaps benefits.
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Uncertainty stemming from opportunism may not necessarily arise if there is perfect trust between the contracting parties.
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The young communist immunized himself against democracy after observing the opportunism exercised by some fellow countrymen.
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Hence, it is not legal but extralegal sanctions that deter such patterned opportunism.
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His opportunism often led him to take credit for others' work, disregarding their contributions.
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The team questioned her opportunism after she shifted alliances for personal gain during the project.
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Political opportunism can sometimes result in policies that prioritize short-term benefits over long-term consequences.
Synonyms
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7.2
A choice to do what is useful now rather than what is right
Doing things only to get personal gain while ignoring other people
How Opportunistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
opportunism = opportunist (transparent) = opportune + ism
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ism' to 'opportunist' to denote the practice or doctrine of taking advantage of opportunities; the meaning is directly linked to the base.
Etymology
The word opportunism comes from the Latin opportunus, made of ob- 'to' and portus 'harbour'. Think of a ship arriving at the right moment to a safe harbour — the same root is in opportunity and that picture helps explain why opportunism means taking a 'timely' or 'favourable' chance for yourself, often ignoring what is fair or what others need.