Definitions for opportunistic

opportunistic op·por·tun·is·tic

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

Opportunistic is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 950 anagrams from letters in opportunistic (ciinoopprsttu).

Definitions for opportunistic

adjective

  1. adhering to a policy of opportunism; practicing opportunism.
  2. 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:

Origin of opportunistic

First recorded in 1890-95; opportunist + -ic

Examples for opportunistic

Anyone with the intellect of a ping-pong ball should understand how opportunistic that whistleblowing looks.

In spite of the high regard in which he was held, this opportunistic proposal found little favor.

In Colombia, it was perceived more like a coincidence or perhaps even an opportunistic play by the FARC.

These Westerners bring (relative) wads of cash and influence, and are gladly met by opportunistic African leaders.

The opportunistic method is strong just where the systematic is weak.

Individual liberty, hard fought for under the many signs of literacy, appears to be conformistic at best, and opportunistic.

We can find some opportunistic expedient, but not a solution of the problem.

The times were ripe for the opportunistic unionism of Gompers and the trade unionists.

opportunistic, self-centered—no one could actually write a worse TV mom.

“His offending footprint was vast, predatory, and opportunistic,” Spindler said.

Word Value for opportunistic
Scrable

19

Words with friends

24

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