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op·por·tun·ist
(ŏp′ər-to͞o′nĭst, -tyo͞o′-)n.
One who takes advantage of any opportunity to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.
op′por·tun′ism 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
ˌopporˈtunism n
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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" |
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Translations
إنْتِهازي
opportunist
opportunista
tækifærissinni
oportunista
fırsatçı
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opportunist
n → Opportunist(in) m(f)
adj → opportunistisch; opportunist goal → Gelegenheitstor nt; opportunist thief → Gelegenheitsdieb(in) m(f)
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opponent
(əˈpəunənt) noun a person who opposes. an opponent of the government; He beat his opponent by four points.
opporˈtune adjective coming at the right time. an opportune remark.
opporˈtunely adverbopporˈtuneness noun
opportunism noun
opporˈtunist noun
a person who takes advantage of any circumstance which will help him personally. a political opportunist.
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opportunist
, opportunisticn. oportunista.
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