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English
Etymology
opportunist + -ic
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɒp.əˌtjuːˈnɪs.tɪk/, /ˌɒp.əˌt͡ʃ(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌɑ.pɚˌt(j)uːˈnɪs.tɪk/
Adjective
opportunistic (comparative more opportunistic, superlative most opportunistic)
- Taking advantage of situations that arise.
The danger now isn't so much from the AIDS virus itself as from opportunistic infections.
- Taking advantage of situations to advance one's own interests without regard for moral principles.
You can't trust somebody that opportunistic: he'll stab you in the back the first chance he gets.
Derived terms
Translations
taking advantage of situations that arise
said of people who will take advantage of situations