Opportunistic Definition

ŏpər-to͝o-nĭstĭk, -tyo͝o-
adjective
Of or characterized by opportunism.
Webster's New World
Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit.
American Heritage
Designating or of an infection or disease caused by a microorganism (opportunistic microorganism) that is normally not virulent but that can cause a serious condition in those with a weakened immune system.
Webster's New World
Said of people who will take advantage of situations to advance their own interests, without regard for principles.
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Opportunistic Sentence Examples

  • In the wild, tortoises are opportunistic feeders and they will on occasion tackle carrion and dung.

  • In early years, the commonest occurrence was the development of severe opportunistic infections with death a likely outcome.

  • Criminal attacks are often opportunistic, and often all a system has to be is more secure than the next system.

  • The ability to move across a broad and varied band of jobs is also very opportunistic.

  • Jackals are opportunistic feeders who are equally at home hunting small antelope or scavenging at larger kills.

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