opportunist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

/ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-opportunist.wav

opportunist opportunists

From French opportuniste, equivalent to opportune + -ist.

chancer

opportune opportunism opportunistic opportunity

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