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- [op-er-too-nis-tik, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɒp ər tuˈnɪs tɪk, -tyu-/
- /ˌɒp.ə.tjuːˈnɪs.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-er-too-nis-tik, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɒp ər tuˈnɪs tɪk, -tyu-/
Definitions of opportunistic word
- adjective opportunistic adhering to a policy of opportunism; practicing opportunism. 1
- adjective opportunistic Pathology. (of a microorganism) causing disease only under certain conditions, as when a person's immune system is impaired. (of a disease or infection) caused by such an organism: Pneumocystis pneumonia is an opportunistic disease that often strikes victims of AIDS. 1
- noun opportunistic Exploiting chances offered by immediate circumstances without reference to a general plan or moral principle. 1
- adjective opportunistic taking advantage 1
- adjective opportunistic If you describe someone's behaviour as opportunistic, you are critical of them because they take advantage of situations in order to gain money or power, without thinking about whether their actions are right or wrong. 0
- adjective opportunistic of or characterized by opportunism 0
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Origin of opportunistic
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; opportunist + -ic
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Parts of speech for Opportunistic
noun
adjective
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preposition
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opportunistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for opportunistic
adjective opportunistic
- unscrupulous — not scrupulous; unrestrained by scruples; conscienceless; unprincipled.
- resourceful — able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
- unprincipled — lacking or not based on moral scruples or principles: an unprincipled person; unprincipled behavior.
- devious — If you describe someone as devious you do not like them because you think they are dishonest and like to keep things secret, often in a complicated way.
- cunning — Someone who is cunning has the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people.
Antonyms for opportunistic
adjective opportunistic
- principled — imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination): high-principled.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- artless — Someone who is artless is simple and honest, and does not think of deceiving other people.
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- tactless — lacking tact; showing no tact; undiplomatic; offendingly blunt: a tactless remark.
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