English Explanatory Dictionary

opportunistic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Taking advantage of situations that arise.
  2. Taking advantage of situations to advance one's own interests without regard for moral principles.

Pronunciation

/ˌɒp.əˌtjuːˈnɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɒp.əˌt͡ʃ(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-opportunistic.wav /ˌɑ.pɚˌt(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/

Word forms

opportunistic more opportunistic most opportunistic

Etymology

From opportunist + -ic.

Related words

opportunist opportunism opportunity

Derived words

nonopportunistic opportunistically opportunistic infection opportunistic necrophiliac unopportunistic

Translations

Catalan: oportunista Dutch: opportunistisch French: opportuniste French: profiteur Galician: oportunista Georgian: ოპორტუნისტული German: opportunistisch Japanese: 日和る Portuguese: oportunista Spanish: oportunista
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