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She took an opportunistically timed vacation right before the project deadline.
Sie nahm einen opportunistisch geplanten Urlaub genau vor dem Projektende.
Handeln, das sich einen Vorteil oder Nutzen zunutze macht, ohne Rücksicht auf Moral oder langfristige Konsequenzen.
The company acted opportunistically by exploiting a loophole in the law.
Das Unternehmen handelte opportunistisch, indem es eine Gesetzeslücke ausnutzte.
He made an opportunistically advantageous deal at the expense of his partner.
Er schloss einen opportunistisch vorteilhaften Deal auf Kosten seines Partners.
Often implies a negative connotation, suggesting selfishness or lack of principle.
In German, 'opportunistisch' often carries a negative connotation, implying unethical behavior. Use it carefully in formal or critical contexts.
Not all strategic or timely actions are opportunistic—ensure the behavior involves exploiting a situation for personal gain without regard for others.
From Latin *opportunus* (favorable) + English suffix *-istic* (adjective-forming) + *-ally* (adverb-forming).
Common in political, business, and social contexts to describe behavior that prioritizes short-term gains over ethical considerations.