Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fair-weather
adjective
/ˈfɛr ˌwɛðər/
Definition
Fair-weather refers to conditions that are good only when the weather is pleasant; it can also describe people who are supportive only in good times.
Examples
- She realized he was a fair-weather friend, always gone when the going got tough.
- The fair-weather sailors abandoned the ship as soon as the storm approached.
Meaning
Describing a person or friend who is only there for you when things are going well and disappears during difficult times.
Synonyms
- unreliable
- fickle
- inconstant
- disloyal
- two-faced
