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opportunism

noun

/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

Meaning

The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.

His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.

exploitation, selfishness, expediency, pragmatism

idealism, morality, principle

political opportunism, blatant opportunism, pure opportunism, opportunism in business

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The action of bringing resources into effective action.

Results or effects of an action or condition.

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The delay in processing signals or data.

a narrative of real or imaginary events