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

Example Sentences

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You will be blitzed with opportunistic marketing messages from the financial industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I took that to mean that they were going to be opportunistic.”

From MarketWatch

Hamilton moved up from fourth on the grid to slip by Norris around the inside of Turn One, before making an opportunistic and improvisational move down the inside of Turn Nine to grab the lead.

From BBC

"Ravens have fascinated people forever," Marzluff said, noting the birds have been considered everything from "creators and tricksters" to "opportunistic pests."

From Barron's

Saying the rush to get a deal had “looked opportunistic and sloppy,” Chief Executive Sam Altman posted messages on X trying to explain and assuage concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal

opportunistic

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