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opportunist

UK
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst/
US
/ˌɑːpərˈtunɪst/

Translations

opportunistnoun
opportunists
pl
UK
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst/
US
/ˌɑːpərˈtunɪst/
opportunistePersonne qui saisit les occasions sans scrupules particuliers.
The opportunist quickly seized the chance to buy the company at a low price during the economic downturn.
L’opportuniste a rapidement saisi l’occasion d’acheter l’entreprise à bas prix pendant le ralentissement économique.
Additional translations
opportunisteEn biologie, organisme qui profite rapidement des changements du milieu.
Synonyms
self-seeker
exploitative person
user
shark
opportunistic individual
opportunistadjective
more opportunist
Comp.
most opportunist
Super.
UK
/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪst/
US
/ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nɪst/
Used attributively to describe actions or policies that exploit circumstances for immediate advantage; synonymous with 'opportunistic'.
opportunisteS’emploie aussi comme adjectif en français, souvent au sens péjoratif.
The senator's opportunist speech appealed to whichever voters were present.
Le discours opportuniste du sénateur plaisait aux électeurs présents, quels qu’ils soient.
Synonyms
calculating
crafty
cunning
mercenary
unprincipled
opportunistic
expedient
pragmatic
self-serving
self-seeking

Definitions

opportunistnoun
A person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, often with little regard for principles or consequences.
The opportunist quickly seized the chance to buy the company at a low price during the economic downturn.
An organism that thrives by quickly exploiting environmental changes or disruptions.
Weeds are classic opportunists, rapidly colonizing disturbed soil.
opportunistadjective
Taking advantage of situations as they arise, often without regard for ethics; opportunistic.
The senator's opportunist speech appealed to whichever voters were present.
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