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Opportunist
One who advocates or practices opportunism.
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Similar meaning 2
Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desi…
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50% interchangeable
Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.
Hastening or forward; hence, tending to further or promote a proposed object; fit or proper under the circumstances; conducive to self-interest; desi…
oewn 2023
50% interchangeable
Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.
Narrower term 3
An adventurer; -- a term of contempt for a Northern man seeking private gain or political advancement in the southern part of the United States after…
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0% interchangeable
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One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect.
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One who adapts his opinions and manners to the times; one who obsequiously compiles with the ruling power; -- now used only in a bad sense.
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0% interchangeable
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Derivationally related 2
Private interest; the interest or advantage of one's self.
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15% interchangeable
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Private interest; the interest or advantage of one's self.
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15% interchangeable
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Synonym 2
One who seeks only his own interest, advantage, or pleasure.
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68% interchangeable
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Obsequiously complying with the spirit of the times, or the humors of those in power.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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