timeserving

time·serv·er

[tahym-sur-ver]
noun
a person who shapes his or her conduct to conform to the opinions of the time or of persons in power, especially for selfish ends.

Origin:
1565–75; time + server

time·serv·ing, adjective, noun
time·serv·ing·ness, noun
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timeserver (ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person who compromises and changes his or her opinions, way of life, etc, to suit the current fashions
 
'timeserving
 
adj, —n

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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
timeserver (ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person who compromises and changes his or her opinions, way of life, etc, to suit the current fashions
 
'timeserving
 
adj, —n

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