Associations to the word «Opportunist»

Wiktionary

OPPORTUNIST, noun. Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance his own situation, placing expediency above principle.

Dictionary definition

OPPORTUNIST, noun. A person who places expediency above principle.
OPPORTUNIST, adjective. Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit.

Wise words

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