Opportunist: meaning, definitions and examples

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opportunist

 

[ หŒษ’pษ™หˆtjuหnษชst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle.

Synonyms

adventurer, chancer, self-seeker

Examples of usage

  • He was an opportunist, always looking for the next big deal.
  • She was known as an opportunist, willing to do whatever it took to get ahead.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Taking advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, often without regard for planning or principles.

Synonyms

expedient, pragmatic, self-serving

Examples of usage

  • His opportunist behavior led to his quick success in the business world.
  • The opportunist approach to decision-making can sometimes yield unexpected results.

Translations

Translations of the word "opportunist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oportunista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคธเคฐเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Opportunist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ oportunis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟะพั€ั‚ัƒะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oportunista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—ฅๅ’Œ่ฆ‹ไธป็พฉ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท opportuniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oportunista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrsatรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐํšŒ์ฃผ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุชู‡ุงุฒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oportunista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oportunista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบไผšไธปไน‰่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oportunist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆkifรฆrissinni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฟะฟะพั€ั‚ัƒะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imkanรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oportunista

Etymology

The word 'opportunist' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the French word 'opportuniste' and the Latin word 'opportunus', meaning 'favorable'. It was first used in a political context to describe individuals who took advantage of changing circumstances for their own benefit, regardless of principles or long-term goals. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of opportunistic behavior in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,829, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.