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opportunistic

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op·por·tun·is·tic  (pr-t-nstk, -ty-)
adj.
Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit.

opportunistic [ˌɒpətjʊˈnɪstɪk]
adj
1. of or characterized by opportunism
2. (Medicine) Med (of an infection) caused by any microorganism that is harmless to a healthy person but debilitates a person whose immune system has been weakened by disease or drug treatment
opportunistically  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.opportunistic - taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
expedient - serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"
Translations
opportunistic [ˌɒpətjʊˈnɪstɪk] ADJoportunista
opportunistic [ˌɒpərtjuːˈnɪstɪk] adjopportuniste
opportunistic [ˌɒpətjʊˈnɪstɪk] adj (frm) → opportunistico/a
opportunistic [ˌɒpətjʊˈnɪstɪk] adj (frm) → opportunistico/a


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