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- [op-er-too-nist, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪst, -ˈtyu-/
- /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-er-too-nist, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪst, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of opportunist word
- noun opportunist a person who practices opportunism, or the policy of adapting actions, decisions, etc., to effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles: He is an extreme opportunist and always thinks the ends justify the means. 1
- noun opportunist A person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans. 1
- noun opportunist sb who takes easy advantage 1
- adjective opportunist If you describe someone as opportunist, you are critical of them because they take advantage of any situation in order to gain money or power, without considering whether their actions are right or wrong. 0
- adjective opportunist An opportunist is someone who is opportunist. 0
- adjective opportunist Opportunist actions are not planned, but are carried out in order to take advantage of a situation that has just occurred. 0
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opportunist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for opportunist
noun opportunist
- freebooter — a person who goes about in search of plunder; pirate; buccaneer.
- speculator — a person who is engaged in commercial or financial speculation.
- fortune hunter — a person who hopes to prosper, especially through marriage to someone of wealth.
- buccaneer — A buccaneer was a pirate, especially one who attacked and stole from Spanish ships in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- swashbuckler — a swaggering swordsman, soldier, or adventurer; daredevil.
adjective opportunist
- machiavellian — of, like, or befitting Machiavelli.
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