Opportunismus

derNoun

opportunism

English translations

  1. 01

    opportunism

  2. 02

    opportunist

Word details

German meaning
Das Verhalten, eigene Vorteile zu suchen, ohne Rücksicht auf Prinzipien oder andere Menschen.
English meaning
opportunism
Synonym
Anpassung, Zweckmässigkeit
German example
Sein Opportunismus zeigte sich darin, dass er seine Meinung je nach Situation änderte.
English example
His opportunism was evident in the way he changed his opinion depending on the situation.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Opportunismus
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Opportunismus”

  1. Sein Handeln war reiner Opportunismus. (His actions were pure opportunism.)

Frequently asked questions

What gender is 'Opportunismus'?

It is masculine: 'der Opportunismus'.