opportunistic

[op-er-too-nis-tik, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ər tuˈnɪs tɪk, -tyu- /

ADJECTIVE

diplomatic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conciliatory gracious polite strategic

WEAK

adept arch artful astute bland brainy cagey calculating capable clever conniving contriving courteous crafty cunning deft delicate dexterous discreet guileful intriguing prudent savvy scheming sensitive sharp shrewd sly smooth suave subtle wily

Antonyms

STRONGEST

rude

WEAK

artless impolite tactless

ADJECTIVE

vaulting

Synonyms

STRONG

eager

WEAK

enthusiastic excessive high-flown overweening pretentious

ADJECTIVE

worldly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cosmopolitan hardened practical selfish urbane

WEAK

avaricious been around blasé callous cool covetous disenchanted grasping greedy knowing power-loving self-centered unprincipled uptown worldly wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

kind

WEAK

immaterial low otherworldly religious unrefined unsophisticated

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And Altman last month defended the company’s new deal with the Defense Department, announced amid a Pentagon feud with Anthropic, but said it “looked opportunistic and sloppy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Grocery Outlet’s opportunistic sourcing model has cultivated a devoted fan base of TikTok bargain hunters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

On Monday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted he jumped on the Pentagon deal too quickly, saying “I think it just looked opportunistic and sloppy.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

DataTrek Research co-founder Nicholas Colas uses a “VIX playbook” to search for opportunistic entry points during market selloffs.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

And their ability to eat nonfishy meals is, in turn, an elaboration of their being opportunistic hunters.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

opportunistic

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