(~s)
1.
If you describe someone as ~, you are critical of them because they take advantage of any situation in order to gain money or power, without considering whether their actions are right or wrong.
...corrupt and ~ politicians.
ADJ: usu ADJ n disapproval
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An ~ is someone who is ~.
Like most successful politicians, Sinclair was an ~...
Car thieves are ~s.
N-COUNT
2.
Opportunist actions are not planned, but are carried out in order to take advantage of a situation that has just occurred.
Eric Cantona made the game safe with a brilliant ~ goal.
ADJ: usu ADJ n