BOTTOM-FEEDER Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

bottom-feeder

noun

ˈbä-təm-ˌfē-dər

Definition of bottom-feeder

as in opportunist

one who does things only for his own benefit and with little regard for right and wrong that bottom-feeder would run over his own mother if it would help him get ahead in his career

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Recent Examples of bottom-feeder Games against real teams will reveal far more about the Magic’s mindset than any blowout over a bottom-feeder. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026 The Mavs dwell among the Western Conference’s bottom-feeders, but no team in either conference presents the sheer volume of storylines as the outfit from Texas’ largest city. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025 For nearly the first two decades of their existence, the New Orleans Saints were NFL bottom-feeders. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 Chicago is currently mired in a miserable seven-game losing streak, a confounding skid that includes defeats against NBA bottom-feeders like the New Orleans Pelicans, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets. — Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bottom-feeder

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Those types of responses have riled her critics, who have portrayed her as indecisive at best, and an opportunist at worst.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
But instead of celebrating that success, Andi is worried she’ll be seen as an opportunist rather than a legitimate co-author.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

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Six sharks received cortisol implants dissolved in coconut oil, while six others received coconut oil alone.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Grace is in full-on shark mode, taking Kate with her to the greenhouse to fetch some basil for the negronis Todd is whipping up (basil is not actually a garnish for a negroni, but nobody is going to say that to Grace).

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

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