opportunist

• Beschreibt eine Person, die Gelegenheiten oder Situationen zu ihrem eigenen Vorteil nutzt, oft ohne Rücksicht auf Prinzipien oder Konsequenzen. Auch: auf schnellen, selbstsüchtigen Vorteil bedacht.

Describes a person who takes advantage of opportunities, often with little regard for principles or consequences.

1. Taking advantage of opportunitiesC1formal

   Characterized by taking immediate advantage of opportunities, often without regard for principles or consequences.

   Opportunistisch

   • His opportunist behavior during the crisis was criticized by many.
   • She made an opportunist decision to switch jobs for a higher salary.
   • The politician's opportunist stance angered his loyal supporters.

   Synonymecalculatingexpedientopportunisticpragmaticself-seekingshrewdtimeservingunprincipled

   Antonymeconstantloyalprincipledsteadfastupright

2. Exploiting situations for personal gainC1formal

   Acting in a way that exploits circumstances for personal benefit, often at the expense of others.

   Situationsausnutzend zum eigenen Vorteil

   • The company's opportunist pricing strategy took advantage of the shortage.
   • He was labeled an opportunist investor for buying distressed assets.
   • Her opportunist approach to networking helped her climb the corporate ladder quickly.

   Synonymecalculatingexpedientexploitativemercenaryopportunisticself-seekingself-servingtimeserving

• Person, die Gelegenheiten nutzt, um eigene Vorteile zu erlangen, oft ohne Rücksicht auf Prinzipien oder die Folgen für andere.

A noun referring to a person who takes advantage of opportunities as they arise, often without regard for principles or consequences.

1. Person who exploits opportunitiesB2formal

   A person who takes advantage of opportunities as they arise, often without regard for principles or consequences.

   Opportunist

   • He is an opportunist who only helps others when it benefits him.
   • The politician was labeled an opportunist for changing his stance on the issue.
   • Opportunists often thrive in chaotic situations.

   Synonymecareeristgo-getterself-seekersocial climbertimeservertrimmerwheeler dealer

   Antonymeidealistprincipledpuriststickler

2. Unscrupulous self-seekerC1informal

   Someone who acts without moral scruples to gain personal advantage.

   Skrupelloser Karrierist

   • She's a total opportunist, always looking for a way to get ahead.
   • The company hired an opportunist who cut corners to make a profit.
   • Don't trust him; he's an opportunist who will betray you for a promotion.

   Synonymecareeristself-seekertimeservertrimmerwheeler dealer