opportunistic

The definition of opportunistic is an action or judgment that furthers a person's own interests.

(adjective)

An example of opportunistic is a woman telling a friend a false rumor about her boyfriend cheating on her, to try to end their relationship.

See opportunistic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or characterized by opportunism
☆ designating or of an infection or disease caused by a microorganism () that is normally not virulent but that can cause a serious condition in those with a weakened immune system

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See opportunistic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit.

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