
Opportunistic
Negative Connotation
The word often implies selfish or unethical behavior in social situations.

His opportunistic move at work earned him distrust from colleagues.
Cultural Perception
In some cultures, being opportunistic is frowned upon compared to collective well-being.

In our community, opportunistic tactics are not admired.
Emotional Impact
When called opportunistic, a person might feel accused of being manipulative or cunning.

Feeling hurt, he denied being opportunistic in his decisions.
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