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timeserving

/ˈtaɪmˌsɜː.vɪŋ/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsoleto/ˈtaɪmˌsɜː.vɪŋ/

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.

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.esAdjetivo que describe a alguien que adapta sus opiniones o acciones a las circunstancias dominantes o a los intereses de quienes tienen el poder, a menudo por beneficio personal; hoy en día se considera anticuado.frAdjectif décrivant une personne qui adapte ses opinions ou ses actions aux circonstances dominantes ou aux intérêts de ceux qui détiennent le pouvoir, souvent par intérêt personnel ; aujourd'hui considéré comme vieilli.deAdjektiv, das eine Person beschreibt, die ihre Meinungen oder Handlungen den herrschenden Umständen oder den Interessen der Mächtigen anpasst, oft aus Eigennutz; heute gilt das Wort als veraltet.ptAdjetivo que descreve alguém que adapta suas opiniões ou ações às circunstâncias dominantes ou aos interesses de quem está no poder, geralmente por interesse próprio; atualmente considerado arcaico.zh形容一个人根据自己的利益或当权者的意旨来调整自己的观点或行为,常为谋求私利;现今多含贬义,且较为书面或过时。arصفة تصف شخصًا يكيّف آراءه أو أفعاله وفقًا للظروف السائدة أو مصالح أصحاب السلطة، غالبًا لتحقيق منفعة شخصية؛ وتُعدّ اليوم كلمة قديمة الطراز.

  1. Opportunistic behavior C2 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruПриспособленческийesoportunistafrOpportunisme serviledeAnpasserischptOportunistazh投机取巧的arانتهازي

    Sinônimos: calculatingexpedientopportunisticpragmaticself-servingshrewd

    Antônimos: honorableloyalprincipledsteadfast

  • more timeserving comparative form
  • most timeserving superlative form