opportunistic

The word “opportunistic” has 5 syllables: op-por-tu-nis-tic

It's pronounced as /ˌɑːpərtuˈnɪstɪk/

What is synonym and antonym for opportunistic?

In the thesaurus, “opportunistic” has 41 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for opportunistic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for opportunistic

aggressive
ambitious
animated
ardent
aspiring
assertive
avid
competing
competitive
determined
diligent
driving
dynamic
eager
energetic
enterprising
go-getting
gung ho
hard-driving
high-flying
hungry
hustling
impassioned
industrious
keen
lively
motivated
overambitious
pretentious
pushing
pushy
raring
rival
rivalrous
scrappy
self-assertive
self-seeking
spirited
venturesome
venturous
vigorous

Antonyms for opportunistic

ambitionless
apathetic
casual
disinterested
easygoing
halfhearted
indifferent
lackadaisical
lazy
lazyish
lethargic
listless
lukewarm
shiftless
sluggish
spiritless
tepid
unaggressive
unambitious
unassertive
uneager
unenthusiastic
unexcited
uninterested

Meanings of opportunistic

adjective
1. Taking advantage of situations that arise.
2. Taking advantage of situations to advance one's own interests without regard for moral principles.

Example Sentences

The company took an opportunistic approach to expand during the market downturn.
Some investors are known for making opportunistic moves when prices fall sharply.
His opportunistic behavior often alienates those who value loyalty.
The bacteria can cause disease in people with weakened immune systems due to its opportunistic nature.
Critics accused the politician of being opportunistic rather than principled.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to opportunistic, such as: aggressive, ambitionless, ambitious, animated, apathetic, ardent, aspiring.

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