opportunist
Meaning
Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.
Synonyms
advantage-seeker
mercenary-minded person
profit-seeker
time-server
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/
Etymology
From French opportuniste, equivalent to opportune + -ist.
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