Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oportunismo
Noun
op-or-tun-IS-mo
Definition
Opportunism refers to the practice of taking advantage of situations for personal gain, often in a way that is unethical or opportunistic.
Examples
- Engaging in opportunism during negotiations can damage your reputation.
- His opportunismo led him to make choices that benefited him alone, disregarding his team’s efforts.
Meaning
It suggests a lack of principles, where an individual or group exploits circumstances to achieve their objectives, regardless of the consequences for others.
Synonyms
- Self-interest
- Exploitation
- Gainsmanship