opportunist

Noun
  1. A person who places expediency above principle (synset 110399075)
    is a type of: selfish person - a person who is unusually selfish
    subtypes:
    • backscratcher - someone who is willing to trade favors or services for mutual advantage
    • bottom feeder - an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others
    • carpetbagger - an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously
    • hustler, operator, wheeler dealer - a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
    • timeserver - one who conforms to current ways and opinions for personal advantage
    same as: self-seeker
Adjective
  1. Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit (synset 300935243)
    similar to: expedient - serving to promote your interest
    same as: opportunistic, timeserving

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