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opportunist in German

opportunist in German is Opportunist, Opportunistin, Wendehals — opportunist means a person who seizes any chance to benefit themselves, often disregarding principle or fairness.

opportunist in German

Opportunist
noun
Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.
Opportunistin
noun
Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.
Wendehals
noun
Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

What does "opportunist" mean?

  1. noun A person who seizes any chance to benefit themselves, often disregarding principle or fairness.
    "Critics called the politician a shameless opportunist for switching sides so quickly."
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opportunist in a sentence

  • Critics called the politician a shameless opportunist for switching sides so quickly.

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What is "opportunist" in German?

"opportunist" in German is Opportunist, Opportunistin, Wendehals. opportunist means: A person who seizes any chance to benefit themselves, often disregarding principle or fairness.

How do you use "opportunist" in a sentence?

Example: "Critics called the politician a shameless opportunist for switching sides so quickly." In German, "opportunist" is Opportunist, Opportunistin, Wendehals.

Are there other ways to say "opportunist" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "opportunist": Opportunist, Opportunistin, Wendehals.

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