OPPORTUNISTIC
/ˌɑpəɹˌtuːˈnɪstɪk/
13 letters · 5 syllables · adjective
Definition of OPPORTUNISTIC
Taking advantage of situations that arise.
"The danger now isn't so much from the AIDS virus itself as from opportunistic infections."
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
Is OPPORTUNISTIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OPPORTUNISTIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | o | p | p | o | r | t | u | n | i | s | t | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OPPORTUNISTIC
100 words from the letters in OPPORTUNISTIC
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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.
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