OPPORTUNISTIC Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

opportunistic

adjective

Definition of opportunistic

as in aggressive

attentive to and ready to act on opportunities for personal gain or advancement The opportunistic salesperson was always on the lookout for potential new customers.

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Recent Examples of opportunistic Gulf airlines are coming out swinging after a brutal year, fending off opportunistic European rivals and instability at home. — semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Raccoons Raccoons are clever, opportunistic feeders, eating whatever’s readily available, including plant and animal matter, garbage, pet food, bird seed, vegetable gardens, and eggs from chicken coops. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Family offices were able to make opportunistic plays in oil and gas in the years after the Covid pandemic as traditional investors backed away from the sector due to pressure from environmentally conscious stakeholders. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 According to Professor Jones, the tapestry gives us not just a story of a proud, self-regarding, opportunistic man (Harold) who overstretches himself. — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opportunistic

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Adjective

Of course, Carleton said, not every patient will want that, and people with aggressive disease may need every intense treatment, test, and appointment.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
His daughter, Stephanie, told Deadline that Carbone died August 28 of cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

There are no straightforward steps like in the days when a diligent worker could land a job at a good company, work hard to get promoted and hope to climb the corporate ladder.

— Julia Carpenter, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Edwards said Brown was diligent in going to work and didn’t worry about the weather at all.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of diligent

Adjective

As a young, aspiring writer, Perry yearned for dramatic, painful experiences to give her something to write about.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
In the show, aspiring singers get the chance to share the stage with some of the country’s biggest artists.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of aspiring

Adjective

Loosehead Boris Wenger and backrow Joaquin Moro were industrious and both scored tries while fullback Geronimo Piscatelli was a constant attacking threat, scoring one try and missing two others.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Alongside his final-third prowess, Fernandes was industrious across the pitch, playing eight passes into the final third per game, more than any other United player.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of industrious

Adjective

From an honorary Founding Father to an enterprising immigrant, the meaning of Columbus to the Americas is diverse and ever-changing.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Bridget also proves to be an enterprising young woman, negotiating a higher salary for herself within seconds of accepting the new job.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of enterprising

Adjective

There can be two women who are strong and dynamic, who are, at points, up against each other or bumping heads, but have the same mission and goal.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Currently, however, AI is primarily being used for ICE and other surveillance, drone warfare targeting and potential dynamic pricing at places like McDonald’s.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

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