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OPPORTUNISTIC

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Opportunistic.

Opportunistic - as an adjective satellite

Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opportunisttimeserving

Opportunistic - as an adjective

Taking advantage of situations that arise.

Example: "The danger now isn't so much from the aids virus itself as from opportunistic infections."

Taking advantage of situations to advance one's own interests without regard for moral principles.

Example: "You can't trust somebody that opportunistic: he'll stab you in the back the first chance he gets."

Example Sentences

"He is an opportunistic person who takes advantage of every opportunity."
"The company adopted an opportunistic approach to expand its market share."
"She made an opportunistic move by investing in the stock when its price was low."
"The politician took an opportunistic stance on the controversial issue."
"The opportunistic salesman tried to sell me a product I didn't need."
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Word Game Points

Is OPPORTUNISTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, opportunistic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OPPORTUNISTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is OPPORTUNISTIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, opportunistic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OPPORTUNISTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is OPPORTUNISTIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, opportunistic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OPPORTUNISTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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