HyperDic: opportunist

English > 2 senses of the word opportunist:
NOUNperson opportunist, self-seekera person who places expediency above principle
ADJECTIVEallopportunist, opportunistic, timeservingtaking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
opportunist > pronunciation
Soundsaa.pertuw'nihst
Rhymesabortionist ... Zionist: 245 rhymes with ihst...
English > opportunist: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningtaking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit.
Synonymsopportunistic, timeserving
BroaderexpedientServing to promote your interest
Spanishaprovechado, oportunista
Catalanaprofitat, oportunista
Nounsopportunista person who places expediency above principle
English > opportunist: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who places expediency above principle.
Synonymself-seeker
Narrowerbackscratchersomeone who is willing / willing to trade favors / favors or services for mutual advantage
bottom feederAn opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others
carpetbaggerAn outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously
hustler, wheeler dealer, operatorA shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
timeserverOne who conforms to current ways / ways and opinions for personal advantage
Broaderselfish personA person who is unusually selfish
Spanishaprovechado, oportunista, ventajista
Catalanaprofitat, oportunista
Adjectivesopportunisttaking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
Nounsopportunismtaking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

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