opportunistically
When advantage appears
In a way that seizes opportunities as they arise, often without regard for principle or long-term consequences.
Someone who acts opportunistically exploits favorable circumstances for immediate advantage: The company opportunistically acquired struggling competitors during the recession.
The word usually carries a negative tinge, suggesting self-interest over ethics or strategy.
Crafty and calculating
- manipulativeSkilled at controlling others
- deviousUnderhanded and calculating
- slyCleverly deceptive
- craftyCleverly deceptive
calculating · conniving · shrewd · underhanded · sneaky · self-serving · exploitative · predatory
Deliberately planned for advantage
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
- flexibleAble to bend freely
nimble · agile · responsive · reactive · improvised · ad-hoc · situational · expedient
Make a letter large
- exploitNotable act or abuse
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
- benefitAdvantage or gain
gain · advantage · windfall · favorable · auspicious · propitious · boon · opening
Brief period of time
- serendipityAccidental fortunate discovery
- fortuitousHappening by lucky chance
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
- fleetingPassing very quickly
juncture · coincidental · spontaneous · impromptu · spur-of-the-moment · on-the-fly · circumstantial
scheming
Crafty and calculating
- manipulativeSkilled at controlling others
- deviousUnderhanded and calculating
- slyCleverly deceptive
crafty · calculating · conniving · shrewd · underhanded · sneaky · self-serving · exploitative · predatory · unscrupulous
strategic
Deliberately planned for advantage
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- pragmaticFocused on workable solutions
- adaptiveAble to change accordingly
flexible · nimble · agile · responsive · reactive · improvised · ad-hoc · situational · expedient · resourceful
capitalize
Make a letter large
- exploitNotable act or abuse
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- seizeTake suddenly, forcibly
benefit · gain · advantage · windfall · favorable · auspicious · propitious · boon · opening · possibility
moment
Brief period of time
- serendipityAccidental fortunate discovery
- fortuitousHappening by lucky chance
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
fleeting · juncture · coincidental · spontaneous · impromptu · spur-of-the-moment · on-the-fly · circumstantial
opportunisticallyon principle
principally · ethically · scrupulously · conscientiously · morally
opportunisticallysystematically
In organized, planned fashion
methodically · strategically · according to plan · deliberately · by design
opportunisticallyaltruistically
Acting for others' good
selflessly · unselfishly · magnanimously · generously · disinterestedly
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