opportunist
noun/ˌɑpərˈtunɪst/
Frequency rank: #16,170 most common English word
Meaning
a person who takes advantage of circumstances to gain benefit, often without moral consideration.
Example sentence
Everyone knew he was opportunist who only showed up when there was something to gain.
Synonyms & related words
- schemer
- exploiter
- manipulator
- calculator
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