As adjectives the difference between opportunistic and utilitarian
is that opportunistic is taking advantage of situations that arise while utilitarian is of or relating to utility.
As a noun utilitarian is
someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.
opportunistic
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
taking advantage of situations that arise
:* The danger now isn't so much from the AIDS virus itself as from opportunistic infections.
said of people who will take advantage of situations to advance their own interests, without regard for principles
:* You can't trust somebody that opportunistic -- she'll stab you in the back the first chance she gets.
Derived terms
* nonopportunistic
* opportunistically
Related terms
* opportunist
* opportunism
* opportunity
utilitarian
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
of or relating to utility
practical and functional, not just for show.
Noun
(
en noun)
Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.
Derived terms
* utilitarianism
* futilitarianism
* utilitarianly
