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Opportunistic

Ah-pur-too-NIH-stihk

/ˌɑːpɜːrˌtuːˈnɪstɪk/

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opportunistic

Dictionary meaning

Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit.

Synonyms: opportunist

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