op·por·tun·ist ( p  r-t  n st, -ty-)n. One who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences. op por·tunism n. |
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
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | opportunist - a person who places expediency above principle 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 expedient - serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient" |
Translations
opportunist
n → Opportunist(in) m(f)
adj → opportunistisch; opportunist goal → Gelegenheitstor nt; opportunist thief → Gelegenheitsdieb(in) m(f)
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