Synonyms for opportunism
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The practice of taking advantage of any situations or people to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.
Related words
- Word family
- opportune opportunist opportunistic opportunity
Forms
- Plural
- opportunisms → self-interests, expediences…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| opportunism | steady | |
| expedience | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- expedience4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (expedience4 = 4 syllables).