opportunist
/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪst/noun
उच्चारण ऑपट्यूनिस्ट
अवसरवादी
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[C] often disapproving
a person who uses every chance to gain power, money or advantage, without thinking about whether it is fair
अवसरवादी
- a political opportunist
- Critics called him an opportunist who changed sides whenever it suited him.
- Like a true opportunist, he grabbed the job the moment his rival left.
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- The shopkeeper was an opportunist who raised prices during the festival.
- Some people see Rohan as an opportunist, but others think he is simply quick to act.
Synonyms self-seeker exploiter careerist timeserver turncoat
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
op·por·tu·nist
?Which word?
Keep apart opportune (suitable, at the right time: 'an opportune moment') and opportunist.
Opportune (उचित, सही समय पर: 'an opportune moment') और opportunist को अलग रखिए।
§Grammar and usage
Usage: opportunist is usually negative; 'seizing opportunities' is positive.
प्रयोग में opportunist प्रायः नकारात्मक है; 'seizing opportunities' सकारात्मक है।
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A person who changes sides for personal gain is a turncoat or opportunist; one who serves only his own interests self-seeking; one who serves others selflessly altruistic.
निजी लाभ के लिए पक्ष बदलने वाला turncoat या opportunist (दलबदलू); केवल अपने हित साधने वाला self-seeking; निःस्वार्थ दूसरों की सेवा करने वाला altruistic।