opportunist

noun
UK: /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst/
US: /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

  1. Someone who tries to get an advantage for themselves, even if it means not being fair.

    1. He is an opportunist looking for a quick profit.
    2. Many accused him of being an opportunist, exploiting the crisis for personal gain.

  2. A person who adapts their actions and decisions to take advantage of opportunities, often without considering moral principles or long-term consequences.

    1. The opportunist saw a chance to get ahead.
    2. She was labeled an opportunist for switching political parties when it suited her career.

Synonyms

profiteer timeserver self-seeker
opportunist adjective

  1. Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for principles.

    1. He made an opportunist move.
    2. The company was criticized for its opportunist behavior during the recession.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "opportunist" in English means: Someone who tries to get an advantage for themselves, even if it means not being fair., A person who adapts their actions and decisions to take advantage of opportunities, often without considering moral principles or long-term consequences..

The phonetic transcription of "opportunist" is /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst/ in British English and /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "opportunist": profiteer, timeserver, self-seeker.

Example usage of "opportunist": "He is an opportunist looking for a quick profit.". More examples on the page.