Added 13 October 2026
opportunist
/ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about opportunist at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.
Origin
From French opportuniste, equivalent to opportune + -ist.
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