OPPORTUNISM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word OPPORTUNISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OPPORTUNISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Opportunism

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɒpətjuːnɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the taking of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle

Short Definition:

taking of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle

Examples:
  • he was accused of political opportunism

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