opportunism
1 synonym for opportunism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The habit of exploiting circumstances or other people to get what one wants, frequently without concern for principle or outcome.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From French opportunisme, equivalent to opportune plus -ism.
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