opportunist
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ərˈtu noun
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.
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opportunist (ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person who adapts his actions, responses, etc, to take advantage of opportunities, circumstances, etc |
| —adj | |
| 2. | taking advantage of opportunities and circumstances in this way |
| oppor'tunism | |
| —n | |
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Opportunist
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Example sentences
In any case, she's sure that he's a poseur and an opportunist, disguising his self-seeking with a veneer of piety.
Right now he gives me an uneasy feeling that he is an opportunist with an extraordinary gift of public speaking.
He is a political opportunist with a short attention span.
Behind the snarl lies a cagey opportunist, proficient hunter, and dutiful parent.
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