Opportunist Definition & Meaning

opportunist
adjective
  1. taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
noun
  1. a person who places expediency above principle

"Opportunist" in song lyrics

See how opportunist is used in real songs:

  • "Better pay attention, please, don't be a opportunist"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ G-Macc — Split Personality
  • "Scandalous, sick, seething opportunist"
    Cage — Scenester
  • "Ghetto poet with perfect timin', I'm an opportunist"
    Roscoe f/ Kokane — Get Ready

Words that rhyme with opportunist

Usage tips for "opportunist"

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