TEMPORIZER Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

temporizer

noun

Definition of temporizer

as in chameleon

a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions the kind of temporizer who determines his position on a political issue by taking a look at the polls

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as in machinator

one who does things only for his own benefit and with little regard for right and wrong a lifelong temporizer, he was for the war as long as it was popular and against it the minute the tide of public opinion went the other way

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Noun

Otherwise, any bottom is fair game; the white tank top is a true closet chameleon, pairing well with everything from capris to denim Bermuda shorts and balloon pants.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 July 2026
Greige also acts as a chameleon color, with undertones that appear as warm or cool based on the rest of the room's decor, lighting, and position in the home.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

Definition of chameleon

Noun

Notre Dame men's hoops has become a bottom-feeder in the ACC under Micah Shrewsberry, with a losing record in each of his three seasons, and its best players bolted for better NIL opportunities in the spring.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Use worms fished right on the bottom to entice the subtle-striking bottom-feeders.

— Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026

Definition of bottom-feeder

Noun

In a review of tap-to-pay cases across the country, CNBC found a mix of low-level opportunists and organized crime rings.

— Gabrielle Fonrouge,Scott Zamost,Anna Gleason, CNBC, 17 July 2026
They are hired hands and stewards of other people’s capital, with no desire to becoming embroiled in internecine squabbles between clashing advocates, parochial activists, and plain opportunists latching on to the moment.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026

Definition of opportunist

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