# opportunist vs opportunistic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### opportunist
*noun · IPA /ˌɒpə(ɹ)ˈtjuːnɪst/ · frequency rank #38,532*
Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

### opportunistic
*adjective · IPA /ˌɒp.əˌtjuːˈnɪs.tɪk/ · frequency rank #26,536*
Taking advantage of situations that arise.

## Source
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