Opportunistic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɒp.əˌtjuːˈnɪs.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Opportunistic is an adjective meaning Taking advantage of situations that arise.
Meaning
Taking advantage of situations that arise.
More Meanings
- Taking advantage of situations to advance one's own interests without regard for moral principles.
Example Sentences
[…] an opportunistic relative masquerading as his rescuer, […]
The danger now isn't so much from the AIDS virus itself as from opportunistic infections.
You can't trust somebody that opportunistic: he'll stab you in the back the first chance he gets.
Now, maybe you see this as sort of an obvious and opportunistic publicity play by a competing social-media service. Maybe it even seems crass to you—a little grave-dancy.
Synonyms for opportunistic
Depending on context, synonyms include expedient, opportunist, timeserving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include opportunist, expedient, timeserving, exploitative, opportunity, accidental.
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