opportunist
/ˌɑpərˈtuːnɪst/
noun
- A person who takes advantage of opportunities, especially in a selfish or unethical way.
- The company was seen as an opportunist for raising prices right after the storm.
- He's an opportunist who only helps others when there's something in it for him.
- During the crisis, opportunists tried to buy up property at very low prices.
Antonyms
adjective
- Taking advantage of opportunities as they arise, often without moral concern.
- The opportunist move to switch political parties surprised everyone.
- Her opportunist behavior at work made her unpopular with her colleagues.
- He made an opportunist decision to invest in the startup just before it became famous.