opportunist

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who places expediency above principle
  2. adjective taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit

Etymology

From French opportuniste, equivalent to opportune + -ist.

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Synonyms

self-seeker

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