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OPPORTUNISTIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OPPORTUNISTIC?

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Opportunistic as an Adjective
Definitions of "Opportunistic" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Opportunistic" as an adjective (11 Words)
Usage Examples of "Opportunistic" as an adjective

The synonyms of “Opportunistic” are: opportunist, timeserving, egocentric, egotistic, egotistical, self-centred, self-absorbed, self-seeking, self-serving, introverted, self-loving

Opportunistic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Opportunistic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “opportunistic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit.
(of a plant or animal) able to spread quickly in a previously unexploited habitat.
Exploiting immediate opportunities, especially regardless of planning or principle.
(of a microorganism or an infection caused by it) affecting patients only or chiefly when the immune system is depressed.

Synonyms of "Opportunistic" as an adjective (11 Words)

egocentric	Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centred. Egocentric spatial perception.
egotistic	Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance. An egotistical disregard of others.
egotistical	Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance. He s selfish egotistical* and arrogant.*
introverted	(of an organ or other body part) turned or pushed inward on itself.
opportunist	Opportunistic. The calculating and opportunist* politician.*
self-absorbed	Absorbed in your own interests or thoughts etc.
self-centred	Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs.
self-loving	Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance.
self-seeking	Interested only in yourself.
self-serving	Interested only in yourself.
timeserving	Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit.