opportunism — meaning in English: opportunism

Definition

▶ opportunism

Opportunism är en inställning där man utnyttjar tillfällen för egen vinning, ofta utan hänsyn till moral eller etiska normer.

Opportunism is an attitude where one takes advantage of opportunities for personal gain, often without regard to moral or ethical norms.

▶ Hans opportunism i affärerna gjorde att han ofta valde snabba vinster framför långsiktiga relationer.

His opportunism in business meant that he often chose quick profits over long-term relationships.

▶ Politikern kritiserades för sin opportunism när han ändrade åsikt beroende på väljarnas åsikter.

The politician was criticized for his opportunism when he changed his opinion based on the voters' views.

▶ Företagets opportunism under krisen gjorde att de skar ner på personalen utan att tänka på konsekvenserna.

The company's opportunism during the crisis meant they cut staff without considering the consequences.