Definitions for opportunism
ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪz əm, -ˈtyu-op·por·tunism

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1. opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expediencenoun

   taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

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1. opportunismnoun

   The taking of opportunities; especially the practice of seeking immediate advantage from a situation without considering the long term

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1. Opportunism

   Opportunism is the practice of taking advantage of circumstances – with little regard for principles or with what the consequences are for others. Opportunist actions are expedient actions guided primarily by self-interested motives. The term can be applied to individual humans and living organisms, groups, organizations, styles, behaviors, and trends. Opportunism or "opportunistic behaviour" is an important concept in such fields of study as biology, transaction cost economics, game theory, ethics, psychology, sociology and politics.

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1. opportunism

   Opportunism refers to the act of taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences or ethics. It involves behaviors that are self-interested, manipulative, and driven by immediate benefit or gain. These behaviors may not always align with the accepted standards of honesty or fairness.

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1. Opportunism

   Opportunism is the conscious policy and practice of taking selfish advantage of circumstances – with little regard for principles, or with what the consequences are for others. Opportunist actions are expedient actions guided primarily by self-interested motives. The term can be applied to individual humans and living organisms, groups, organizations, styles, behaviours, and trends. Opportunism or "opportunistic behavior" is an important concept in such fields of study as biology, transaction cost economics, game theory, ethics, psychology, sociology and politics.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of opportunism in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of opportunism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of opportunism in a Sentence

1. Donald Lowry:

   The ASC decision applies the reins to Suncor, who tried to stampede our shareholders, this decision exposes Suncor's opportunism and levels the playing field.

2. Jeffrey Chester:

   There's a level of altruism here, but there's also a tremendous amount of opportunism to place themselves in a very favorable light.

3. Graciela Romer:

   It seems more like electoral opportunism.

4. Marco Rubio:

   Ever since arriving in Washington, Val Demings has made it harder for police to do their jobs while enabling violent criminals, today’s demonstration is solely motivated by her run for Senate, and is too little, too late for the many Americans affected by the uptick in violent crime. This is political opportunism at its worst.

5. Jonathan Pryke:

   China's engagement in the Pacific IslandsBoth today has been one driven by opportunism, they're trying to gain as much influence as they can.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=opportunism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Opportunism
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opportunism
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=opportunism