Lingaku- to act according to whatever is the current outlook
- pragmatic
- unprincipled
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to act according to whatever is the current outlook
- pragmatic
- unprincipled
This phrase describes someone who adapts their actions or opinions based on the prevailing situation, often lacking a strong personal principle.
He always adapts to the current situation and never sticks to his own opinions.
In business, some people adapt their stance to gain more profits.
This meaning reflects a practical approach, focusing on results and effectiveness rather than strict principles or ideals.
Her work style is very pragmatic, focusing more on efficiency.
He always adopts a pragmatic attitude when dealing with problems.
This implies a lack of moral or ethical guidelines, suggesting a readiness to change beliefs or actions to achieve personal gain.
He is very unprincipled in decision-making, without any guidelines to follow.
Her unprincipled behavior raises questions about her integrity.
Generated collocations (experimental)
shùn fēng zhuǎn duò顺风转舵to act according to whatever is the current outlooksuí fēng随风ér而dòng动to follow the trendsjiàn fēng shǐ duò见风使舵to adjust one's actions according to the situationsuí jī yìng biàn随机应变to adapt flexibly to changing circumstancesshùn shì顺势ér而wéi为to act in accordance with the situationěr wén耳闻mù目jiàn见to act based on hearsay and observationcóng zhòng从众xīn lǐ心理the psychology of following the crowdyíng hé迎合cháo liú潮流to cater to trendslíng huó灵活yìng biàn应变to be adaptable and flexibletóu jī qǔ qiǎo投机取巧to seek personal gain through opportunismmáng mù盲目gēn suí跟随to blindly follow othersquán yí zhī jì权宜之计a stopgap measure