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opportunist

noun
/ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/

Etymology

From French opportuniste, equivalent to opportune + -ist.

  1. derived from opportunus
  2. derived from opportun
  3. formed as opportunist — “opportune + -ist”

Definitions

  1. Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing…

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

    • James Milner's angled free-kick was headed on to the post by the tireless Bent and Lampard the opportunist was perfectly placed to stoop and head in from virtually on the goal-line.

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