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Opportunist vs Optimistic - What's the difference?

opportunist | optimistic |

As a noun opportunist

is opportunist.

As an adjective optimistic is

expecting the best in all possible ways.

opportunist

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance his own situation, placing expediency above principle.
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    Related terms

    * opportune * opportunism * opportunistic * opportunity

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    optimistic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Expecting the best in all possible ways.
    • in an optimistic mood
    optimistic plans
    took an optimistic view

    Antonyms

    * pessimistic