opportunistic (Meaning)

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opportunistic (s)

taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit

The opportunistic politician seized the chance to manipulate public opinion for his own gain.
The company took an opportunistic approach, swiftly launching a new product to capitalize on a market trend.
The virus was opportunistic, exploiting the weakened immune system of its host.
Predators are opportunistic hunters, targeting vulnerable prey for sustenance.
The fraudster was an opportunistic scammer, preying on the elderly and gullible.
In the dog-eat-dog world of business, it pays to be opportunistic, leveraging any advantage to succeed.
The opportunistic student used the professor's absence to copy from her neighbor.
Opportunistic bacteria thrive in unsanitary environments, causing infections and disease.
The hikers took an opportunistic detour to explore a hidden waterfall off the main trail.
Emergency services remained on high alert during the storm, ready to intervene in any opportunistic situations that threatened public safety.

taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit

diligent, dynamic, industrious, enterprising,aggressive, aspiring, hustling, venturous, assertive, ardent

disinterested, casual, unaggressive, casual, indifferent,unassertive, indifferent, unaggressive, lackadaisical, disinterested

The opportunistic politician seized the chance to manipulate public opinion for his own gain.

The company took an opportunistic approach, swiftly launching a new product to capitalize on a market trend.

The virus was opportunistic, exploiting the weakened immune system of its host.

Predators are opportunistic hunters, targeting vulnerable prey for sustenance.