opportunistic
/ˌɑpərˈtuːnɪstɪk/
adjective
- Taking immediate advantage of a situation, often in a way that is selfish or not planned.
- His opportunistic approach to networking helped him get a job, but he made few real friends.
- Some businesses engage in opportunistic pricing during emergencies, which many consider unfair.
- The thief made an opportunistic grab for the purse when the owner looked away.
- Describing an infection or disease that occurs mainly in people with weakened immune systems.
- Preventing opportunistic diseases is a key part of care for transplant patients.
- The doctor explained that the fungus causes an opportunistic infection in patients with low immunity.
- People with HIV are at higher risk for opportunistic infections like pneumonia.
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