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timeserving

/ˈtaɪmˌsɜː.vɪŋ/

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adjective

/ˈtaɪmˌsɜː.vɪŋ/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее человека, который приспосабливает свои мнения или действия к господствующим обстоятельствам или интересам власть имущих, часто ради личной выгоды; в настоящее время считается устаревшим.

An adjective describing someone who adapts their opinions or actions to suit the prevailing circumstances or the interests of those in power, often for personal gain; now considered old-fashioned.

  1. Opportunistic behaviorC2formal

    Acting in a self-serving manner by exploiting any situation for personal gain, often without moral principles.

    ruПриспособленческий

    • His timeserving attitude led him to switch political parties whenever it was convenient.
    • The manager's timeserving decisions alienated the loyal employees.
    • She was criticized for her timeserving approach to business deals.

    Synonymscalculatingexpedientopportunisticpragmaticself-servingshrewd

    Antonymshonorableloyalprincipledsteadfast

Forms
  • more timeserving comparative form
  • most timeserving superlative form
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