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Definition

plural noun. people who take advantage of situations for personal gain.

Example Sentence

The thieves were opportunists, taking advantage of the city-wide blackout to rob stores.

More Example Sentences

Opportunists often seek personal benefits first.

Synonyms

exploiter; self-seeker; advantage-taker

Antonyms

philanthropist; altruist; humanitarian

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Rhymes

  • eunice
  • newness

  • balloonists
  • cartoonists
  • cartoonists
  • cartoonists

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