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 In May, the Niskanen Center released data showing that the deployment seemed to have decreased opportunistic property crime, such as theft, by 24 percent—a notable downturn. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 While both Pollyanna and Alarmist launched amid an explosion of Chicago-area craft breweries in 2014, the suburban brewery has not only weathered a broader industry downturn, but positioned itself for opportunistic expansion. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 The company also says TrailTrax can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 40 percent with opportunistic plug-in charging. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026 So when some of the powers like France or Spain or England are playing teams that don’t have the exact firepower … to see teams maybe undermanned tactically hang in the match and figure out how to be opportunistic is really (interesting). — Gary Bedore july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for opportunistic

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Adjective

And this sort of confrontation has become more common in recent years as Beijing has taken a more aggressive stance.

— Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

All of this, the trio says, was a combination of diligent preparation on Jay’s orders and the spontaneity of bringing in guests across the evenings, including Eminem, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 July 2026
Children in particular are unfamiliar with the signs of heat illness and require guardians to be diligent of their temperatures and hydration needs.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of diligent

Adjective

Gosling won a Golden Globe for his role as Seb, an aspiring pianist who falls in love with Mia (Stone), an actress who can’t catch a break.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 21 July 2026
The aspiring Olympian became an entrepreneur, launching her luxury tea company, Cup of Té, which has twice landed on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.

— Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Definition of aspiring

Adjective

Also, Norway’s Berg is going under the radar, despite similarly industrious performances in midfield.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Sánchez’s entry features industrious zombies hot on the tails of some cyclists, while Evans’ installment (the best here) deals with a demented doomsday cult.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of industrious

Adjective

This feature helped enable what Nokia researchers called kiosks—informal pay-per-call services, in which an enterprising phone subscriber charged neighbors and family members by the minute for use of the device.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 13 July 2026
Their younger son’s back issues are indeed the least of the family’s problems, especially when a deal made with a more enterprising neighboring farmer winds up going bust.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026

Definition of enterprising

Adjective

Some of the most dynamic underclassmen college football has to offer this year come in big, fast and versatile sizes and shapes.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Many airline reward programs — including Delta's SkyMiles, United's MileagePlus and American Airlines' AAdvantage — have adopted some form of dynamic pricing, which bases fares on demand.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026

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