opportunism
Opportunism is taking advantage of situations and people in a self-centered way, without regard to the consequences.
An opportunity is a chance for something beneficial, like a job or a new romance. Opportunities are good things, but someone who pursues opportunities a little too eagerly is guilty of opportunism. Opportunism is a self-serving, self-centered approach to situations that disregards how others feel. Opportunism doesn't necessarily break the law, but it does violate manners and decency.
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taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for otherssynonyms: expedience, self-interest, self-seekingtype of:selfishnessstinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
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