conservativeness


con·ser·va·tive

C0581800 (kən-sûr′və-tĭv)adj.1. Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.2. Traditional or restrained in style: a conservative dark suit.3. Moderate; cautious: a conservative estimate.4. a. Of or relating to the political philosophy of conservatism.b. Belonging to a conservative party, group, or movement.5. Conservative Of, designating, or characteristic of a political party founded on or associated with principles of social and political conservatism, especially in the United Kingdom or Canada.6. Conservative Of or adhering to Conservative Judaism.7. Tending to conserve; preservative: the conservative use of natural resources.n.1. One favoring traditional views and values.2. A supporter of political conservatism.3. Conservative A member or supporter of a Conservative political party.
con·ser′va·tive·ly adv.con·ser′va·tive·ness n.