noun
- a person who changes their opinions or behavior to gain favor with those in power
Usage: often derogatory
Examples
- The politician was criticized as a timeserver who shifted positions based on polls.
- She refused to be a timeserver and stuck to her convictions despite pressure.
- Many viewed him as a timeserver who would say anything to advance his career.
- The company promoted timeservers rather than those with genuine leadership skills.
- His reputation as a timeserver made colleagues question his sincerity.
- The editorial condemned timeservers in government who lack moral courage.