1. people who change their opinions or behavior to gain favor with those in power
Usage: derogatory

Examples

• The politician was surrounded by timeservers who told him only what he wanted to hear.
• She refused to be one of the timeservers who switched sides when the new administration took power.
• The company was full of timeservers who changed their positions based on whoever was in charge.
• True leaders don’t surround themselves with timeservers but seek honest advisors.
• The timeservers quickly abandoned their previous stance when it became unpopular.
• He was criticized as a timeserver for his sudden change in political allegiance.