Opportunistinen

Opportunistinen is a Finnish adjective meaning opportunistic. It describes behavior, decisions, or attitudes that seek to exploit favorable circumstances for personal or group advantage, often prioritizing short-term gains over long-term consistency or ethical considerations. In political, business, and social discourse, opportunistinen is used to label actions perceived as pragmatically expedient but lacking principled justification.

The word is formed from the noun opportunisti (opportunist) plus the suffix -inen, a common Finnish pattern for adjectives. Its direct English equivalent is opportunistic, and the concept aligns with the broader notion of opportunism found in many languages. The Finnish term emphasizes adaptability to opportunities, typically with a critical nuance when used to condemn behavior.

In Finnish, opportunistinen is usually pejorative, signaling criticism of a lack of steadfast principles or ethical considerations. However, in analytical contexts it can describe a strategic stance without moral judgment if the framing is explicit. The related noun opportunismi denotes opportunism as a broader habit or doctrine.