conservative

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adjective

con·ser·va·tive kən-ˈsər-və-tiv How to pronounce conservative (audio)

: of or relating to a philosophy of conservatism

Conservative : of or constituting a political party professing the principles of conservatism: such as

(1)

: of or constituting a party of the United Kingdom advocating support of established institutions

(2)

: progressive conservative

: tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions : traditional

conservative policies

: marked by moderation or caution

a conservative estimate

: marked by or relating to traditional norms of taste, elegance, style, or manners

a conservative suit

a conservative architectural style

Conservative : of, relating to, or practicing Conservative Judaism

: preservative

conservatively adverb

conservativeness noun

Example Sentences

Adjective She is a liberal Democrat who married a conservative Republican. She's more conservative now than she was in college. Noun His message is being well received by conservatives. proposed legislation that was opposed by conservatives throughout the state

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Paul, though an engaged left-wing activist, is culturally conservative, out of step and out of sorts with rock music and commercial pop culture.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 Real Time on Friday, where host Bill Maher wanted to know how Adkins, who is politically conservative and performed at the 2020 Republican National Convention, got along with Sarandon, who publicly espouses progressive viewpoints.

Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 The legal dispute comes as conservative lawmakers in numerous states have sought to restrict transgender rights, including with bans on transgender girls competing in girls school sports.

Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 Other doctors are much more conservative, suggesting that the devices aren’t even necessary for all diabetes patients — only those on insulin.

AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2022 And my guesstimate of 5 percent will be conservative for some states.

Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 So far, estimates based on severe flooding in 2010 place economic damage at approximately $10 billion, a number Bhutto-Zardari said is conservative.

Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 TrendForce also offered the price estimates seen in the table below, which are slightly more conservative than expected.

Chris Smith, BGR, 31 Aug. 2022 The guidelines are more conservative than those put out by other groups, such as the American College of Cardiology.

Naomi Thomas, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022

Noun

O'Connor, a conservative, joined a bench of largely Republican appointments.

AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Kelly, a conservative, joins two liberals who have previously announced their candidacies.

Jill Karofsky, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 In the 1970s, gay rights activists in Miami sparred with Anita Bryant, a religious conservative who used South Florida to launch her nationwide campaign against anti-discrimination ordinances.

Tim Craig, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 In April, Kelly went after his former colleague and branded Hagedorn a half-hearted conservative who doesn’t consistently apply the law.

Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Former President Mauricio Macri, a conservative who succeeded her, also condemned the attack.

Rhoda Kwan, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Trump's regular intelligence briefings sometimes included discussions of nuclear weapons information, said Bolton, a lifelong conservative but now a Trump critic.

Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 Yoon, a conservative who took power in May, has advocated a tougher line with China and North Korea -- bringing his country’s security policies in greater alignment with those of the US and Japan.

Jeong-ho Lee, Bloomberg.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The, the, the conservative said, ah, that’s a left wing magazine.

Staff Reports, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	conservative
释义	conservative 1 of 2 adjective con·ser·va·tive kən-ˈsər-və-tiv 1 a : of or relating to a philosophy of conservatism b Conservative : of or constituting a political party professing the principles of conservatism: such as (1) : of or constituting a party of the United Kingdom advocating support of established institutions (2) : progressive conservative 2 a : tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions : traditional conservative policies b : marked by moderation or caution a conservative estimate c : marked by or relating to traditional norms of taste, elegance, style, or manners a conservative suit a conservative architectural style 3 Conservative : of, relating to, or practicing Conservative Judaism 4 : preservative conservatively adverb conservativeness noun conservative 2 of 2 noun 1 a : an adherent or advocate of political conservatism b Conservative : a member or supporter of a conservative political party 2 a : one who adheres to traditional methods or views b : a cautious or discreet person Synonyms Adjective archconservative brassbound button-down buttoned-down die-hard hidebound mossbacked old-fashioned old-line old-school orthodox paleoconservative reactionary standpat traditional traditionalistic ultraconservative unprogressive Noun archconservative paleoconservative reactionary rightist right-winger Tory traditionalist See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She is a liberal Democrat who married a conservative Republican. She's more conservative now than she was in college. Noun His message is being well received by conservatives. proposed legislation that was opposed by conservatives throughout the state Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Paul, though an engaged left-wing activist, is culturally conservative, out of step and out of sorts with rock music and commercial pop culture. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2022 Real Time on Friday, where host Bill Maher wanted to know how Adkins, who is politically conservative and performed at the 2020 Republican National Convention, got along with Sarandon, who publicly espouses progressive viewpoints. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 The legal dispute comes as conservative lawmakers in numerous states have sought to restrict transgender rights, including with bans on transgender girls competing in girls school sports. Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 Other doctors are much more conservative, suggesting that the devices aren’t even necessary for all diabetes patients — only those on insulin. AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2022 And my guesstimate of 5 percent will be conservative for some states. Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 So far, estimates based on severe flooding in 2010 place economic damage at approximately $10 billion, a number Bhutto-Zardari said is conservative. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 TrendForce also offered the price estimates seen in the table below, which are slightly more conservative than expected. Chris Smith, BGR, 31 Aug. 2022 The guidelines are more conservative than those put out by other groups, such as the American College of Cardiology. Naomi Thomas, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Noun O'Connor, a conservative, joined a bench of largely Republican appointments. AZCentral.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Kelly, a conservative, joins two liberals who have previously announced their candidacies. Jill Karofsky, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2022 In the 1970s, gay rights activists in Miami sparred with Anita Bryant, a religious conservative who used South Florida to launch her nationwide campaign against anti-discrimination ordinances. Tim Craig, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 In April, Kelly went after his former colleague and branded Hagedorn a half-hearted conservative who doesn’t consistently apply the law. Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Former President Mauricio Macri, a conservative who succeeded her, also condemned the attack. Rhoda Kwan, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Trump's regular intelligence briefings sometimes included discussions of nuclear weapons information, said Bolton, a lifelong conservative but now a Trump critic. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 Yoon, a conservative who took power in May, has advocated a tougher line with China and North Korea -- bringing his country’s security policies in greater alignment with those of the US and Japan. Jeong-ho Lee, Bloomberg.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The, the, the conservative said, ah, that’s a left wing magazine. Staff Reports, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective see conserve entry 1 Noun see conserve entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Noun 1831, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing conservative anti-conservative anti-conservative Kids Definition conservative 1 of 2 adjective con·ser·va·tive kən-ˈsər-və-tiv 1 : favoring a policy of keeping things as they are : opposed to change 2 : favoring established styles and standards He wears conservative ties. 3 : likely to be lower than what the real amount or number is a conservative estimate conservative 2 of 2 noun : a person who is opposed to change : a cautious person Medical Definition conservative adjective con·ser·va·tive kən-ˈsər-vət-iv : not extreme or drastic especially : designed to preserve parts or restore or preserve function conservative treatment of prostate cancer by watchful waiting or hormonal therapy in contrast to radical prostatectomy compare aggressive sense 3, radical entry 1 conservative 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in traditional tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions conservative baseball fans consider the new ballpark too modern-looking and plain ugly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance traditional orthodox ultraconservative reactionary archconservative conventional loyal staunch paleoconservative traditionalistic faithful unprogressive hidebound steadfast standpat devoted buttoned-down old-line true mossbacked old-school old-fashioned brassbound neoconservative die-hard button-down stodgy steady ultraright stanch square fogyish right-wing true-blue antiliberal ultrarightist ossified right antimodern blimpish dowdy set fogeyish antiprogressive fuddy-duddy Tory antirevolutionary antireform Antonyms & Near Antonyms liberal progressive nonconservative nontraditional extremist nonconventional radical unconventional unorthodox revolutionary antiestablishment modern nonorthodox nonconformist contemporary antitraditional anticonventional large-minded open-minded broad-minded advanced radical lefty ultraleft ultraleftist ultraradical ultraprogressive See More 2 as in quiet not excessively showy dressing in conservative outfits so as to make a good impression at job interviews Synonyms & Similar Words quiet muted restrained subdued repressed understated unflashy proper low-key appropriate low-keyed unpretentious sober simple modest fitting handsome toned-down sensible suitable plain graceful practical fit becoming tasteful unobtrusive unadorned inconspicuous undecorated mousy refined drab unnoticeable mousey Antonyms & Near Antonyms flamboyant loud flashy swanky noisy gaudy ostentatious glitzy garish swank splashy meretricious vulgar baroque flaring trashy fancy tasteless tacky tawdry inelegant frilly graceless rococo gilt razzle-dazzle ornate gilded overwrought overdecorated overdone See More 3 as in cautious having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble made conservative investments, and so he wasn't ruined when the market went into a free fall Synonyms & Similar Words cautious careful wary circumspect alert guarded considerate thoughtful chary safe gingerly vigilant heedful attentive observant watchful shrewd foresighted canny regardful cagey deliberate hypercautious advertent slow awake calculating provident forethoughtful foresightful ultracareful cagy ultracautious Antonyms & Near Antonyms careless reckless bold unsafe impetuous regardless brash venturesome rash heedless unmindful unguarded thoughtless inattentive negligent unwary incautious lax imprudent injudicious neglectful inconsiderate asleep remiss forgetful indiscreet unintentional inadvertent unplanned absentminded See More conservative 2 of 2 noun as in traditionalist a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are proposed legislation that was opposed by conservatives throughout the state Synonyms & Similar Words traditionalist rightist archconservative paleoconservative reactionary Tory right-winger right bourbon right-wing neoconservative conformist neocon standpatter square diehard fuddy-duddy stuffed shirt Colonel Blimp Antonyms & Near Antonyms liberal leftist progressive lefty extremist red radical revolutionary revolutionist left-winger reformist reformer See More
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