opportunism
Translation
opportunism
Examples
His political career was marked by sheer opportunism.
His political career was marked by sheer opportunism.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) opportunism His political career was marked by sheer opportunism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expediency, pragmatism; Antonyms: idealism, principle
Etymology
From Latin 'opportunus' (favourable, convenient) plus the suffix '-ism' denoting a practice or system.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the '-ism' (a belief system) of taking any 'opportunity', regardless of principles.