opportunist

op·por·tun·ist  (pr-tnst, -ty-)

n.

One who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.

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oppor·tunism n.

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opportunist [ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst]

n

a person who adapts his actions, responses, etc., to take advantage of opportunities, circumstances, etc.

adj

taking advantage of opportunities and circumstances in this way

opportunism  n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	opportunist - a person who places expediency above principle self-seeker backscratcher - someone who is willing to trade favors or services for mutual advantage bottom feeder - an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others carpetbagger - an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously; "after the Civil War the carpetbaggers from the north tried to take over the south" wheeler dealer, hustler, operator - a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties selfish person - a person who is unusually selfish timeserver - one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage
Adj.	1.	opportunist - taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit opportunistic, timeserving expedient - serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"

Translations

opportunist [ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst]

A. ADJ → oportunista

B. N → oportunista mf

opportunist [ˌɒpə^rˈtjuːnɪst] n → opportuniste m/f

opportunist

n → Opportunist(in) m(f)

adj → opportunistisch; opportunist goal → Gelegenheitstor nt; opportunist thief → Gelegenheitsdieb(in) m(f)

opportunist [ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst] n (frm, pej) → opportunista m/f