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timeserving

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective timeserving has 1 sense
  1. opportunist, opportunistic, timeserving - taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
    Antonym: inexpedient (indirect, via expedient)

Definitions from the Web

Timeserving

Definition:

The term "timeserving" refers to the act of merely serving the time required in a position without contributing any real effort or making a meaningful impact.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun:

Timeserving can refer to a person who only fulfills their duties superficially, without taking genuine interest in the job.

Example Sentence:

James was criticized for being a timeserving employee as he would often dodge important tasks.
Adjective:

When used as an adjective, timeserving describes actions or behavior that is motivated solely by personal gain or ambition.

Example Sentence:

The politicians were accused of making timeserving promises to gain support during the election.

Sense 2:

Noun:

Timeserving can also refer to the practice of using one's position to gain advantages without regard to ethics or principles.

Example Sentence:

Many people believe that corruption in the government is a result of widespread timeserving.
Adjective:

In this sense, timeserving describes actions or behavior that is motivated by self-interest and opportunism.

Example Sentence:

The manager's timeserving decision to favor his friends for promotions caused discontent among other employees.

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