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opportunistic

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/o.puɾ.tuˈniʃ.tɐ/o·por·tu·nis·ta

Definition

1

Who takes advantage of circumstances, especially in an unethical way or without fixed principles; who acts according to opportunity.

Usage examples

He made an opportunistic criticism just to gain popularity.
His support was merely opportunistic, changing with the wind.

Common combinations

opportunistic behaviouropportunistic politicianopportunistic attitude