(also opportunistic) adjective
[usuallybeforenoun] (often disapproving) making use of an opportunity, especially to get an advantage for yourself; not done in a planned way:
an opportunist crime * Smith marked his debut match with an opportunist goal.
opportunist noun:
80% of burglaries are committed by casual opportunists.
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