opportunist

• Décrit une personne qui saisit les occasions, souvent sans tenir compte des principes ou des conséquences.

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.

   opportuniste

   • 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.

   Synonymescalculatingexpedientopportunisticpragmaticself-seekingshrewdtimeservingunprincipled

   Antonymesconstantloyalprincipledsteadfastupright

2. Exploiting situations for personal gainC1formal

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

   Opportuniste

   • 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.

   Synonymescalculatingexpedientexploitativemercenaryopportunisticself-seekingself-servingtimeserving

• Personne qui saisit les occasions au fur et à mesure qu'elles se présentent, souvent sans tenir compte de ses principes ou des conséquences.

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.

   Opportuniste

   • 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.

   Synonymescareeristgo-getterself-seekersocial climbertimeservertrimmerwheeler dealer

   Antonymesidealistprincipledpuriststickler

2. Unscrupulous self-seekerC1informal

   Someone who acts without moral scruples to gain personal advantage.

   Opportuniste sans scrupules

   • 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.

   Synonymescareeristself-seekertimeservertrimmerwheeler dealer