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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of opportunistic
Using one of the worst disasters in our state’s history to score political points while increasing costs across the state is opportunistic at best.
—
Peter Kwong, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Measles induces an acute immunosuppressed state that can last from two weeks to two months, putting a patient at high risk for opportunistic infections such as influenza and bacterial pneumonia.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
The problem goes beyond Nasha's opportunistic desire for an awkward threesome with the two Mickeys.
—Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite struggling to gain any offensive tempo whatsoever in the early stages, Shrewsbury (12-8-2) proved to be opportunistic, however.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opportunistic
Peter Kwong, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Measles induces an acute immunosuppressed state that can last from two weeks to two months, putting a patient at high risk for opportunistic infections such as influenza and bacterial pneumonia.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
The problem goes beyond Nasha's opportunistic desire for an awkward threesome with the two Mickeys.
—Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Despite struggling to gain any offensive tempo whatsoever in the early stages, Shrewsbury (12-8-2) proved to be opportunistic, however.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opportunistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunistic
Adjective
-
Trump prompts a more aggressive digital posture Democrats adopted a more combative stance online in recent weeks as Trump’s moves to slash the federal workforce drew protests from liberals and pushback at GOP town halls.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
-
As a result, teams are taking a more aggressive approach.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
-
Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
But at what cost? Known for his unforgettable portrayal of Dr. Kildare in the iconic medical drama, Chamberlain's enduring legacy is stitched into the very fabric of American television and has inspired aspiring actors worldwide.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
-
Choudhry advocates for clear use cases, has a deep understanding of consumer needs, and has also spent time encouraging aspiring professionals to design solutions that are not only easy to implement but also easy to scale.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
And once again, Ukraine and its 37.7 million good-humored, industrious and resourceful people are left out in the cold.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
-
The industrious types flexed their fingertips on their laptops or their smartphones, while the more leisurely set enjoyed a good read or a conversation with an old friend to go with their lattes and scones.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
New York City has long attracted imaginative and enterprising types, not all of whom express their creativity in painting studios or onstage.—
Françoise Mouly,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
-
This is before phones with cameras were ubiquitous at shows, but some enterprising fans still captured much of the set.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Episode 6’s revelations put the viewer very much in Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) and Chelsea’s (Aimee Lou Wood) POV, assessing the brothers’ overall dynamic with morbid fascination.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
-
In contrast, longevity preparedness is dynamic and evolves as circumstances change.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Opportunistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunistic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share