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OPPORTUNISTIC

/ˌɑpəɹˌtuːˈnɪstɪk/

13 letters · 5 syllables · adjective

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Definition of OPPORTUNISTIC

adjective

Taking advantage of situations that arise.

"The danger now isn't so much from the AIDS virus itself as from opportunistic infections."

adjective

Taking advantage of situations to advance one's own interests without regard for moral principles.

"You can't trust somebody that opportunistic: he'll stab you in the back the first chance he gets."

Examples of OPPORTUNISTIC in a Sentence

  • "The danger now isn't so much from the AIDS virus itself as from opportunistic infections."
  • "You can't trust somebody that opportunistic: he'll stab you in the back the first chance he gets."

Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
5
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
24
points

Is OPPORTUNISTIC a Scrabble Word?

Yes, OPPORTUNISTIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: OPPORTUNISTIC uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OPPORTUNISTIC

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter opportunistic Total
Scrabble 1331111111113 19
WWF 1441112211114 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OPPORTUNISTIC

100 words from the letters in OPPORTUNISTIC

How to Use OPPORTUNISTIC in Word Games

OPPORTUNISTIC is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OPPORTUNISTIC to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OPPORTUNISTIC

What does OPPORTUNISTIC mean?
OPPORTUNISTIC is a adjective. Taking advantage of situations that arise.
Is OPPORTUNISTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OPPORTUNISTIC is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OPPORTUNISTIC worth in Scrabble?
OPPORTUNISTIC is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from OPPORTUNISTIC?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OPPORTUNISTIC. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.