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- [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
- /kənˈsɜr və tɪv/
- /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
- /kənˈsɜr və tɪv/
Definitions of conservative word
- adjective conservative A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain. 3
- adjective conservative Conservative is also a noun. 3
- adjective conservative Someone who is conservative has right-wing views. 3
- adjective conservative Someone who is conservative or has conservative ideas is unwilling to accept changes and new ideas. 3
- adjective conservative If someone dresses in a conservative way, their clothes are conventional in style. 3
- adjective conservative A conservative estimate or guess is one in which you are cautious and estimate or guess a low amount which is probably less than the real amount. 3
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Origin of conservative
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin conservātīvus, equivalent to Latin conservāt(us) (see conservation) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English conservatif < Middle French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Conservative
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adjective
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pronoun
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conjunction
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conservative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
conservative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conservative
adj conservative
- traditional — of or relating to tradition.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- reactionary — of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.
- middle-of-the-road — favoring, following, or characterized by an intermediate position between two extremes, especially in politics; moderate.
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
noun conservative
- right wing — members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- traditionalist — adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
- stick-in-the-mud — someone who avoids new activities, ideas, or attitudes; old fogy.
- diehard — a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.
adjective conservative
- conformist — Someone who is conformist behaves or thinks like everyone else rather than doing things that are original.
- unadventurous — inclined or willing to engage in adventures; enjoying adventures.
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- old-school — advocates or supporters of established custom or of conservatism: a military man of the old school.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
Antonyms for conservative
adj conservative
- unstable — not stable; not firm or firmly fixed; unsteady.
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
- inconstant — not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend.
- unsteady — not steady or firm; unstable; shaky: an unsteady hand.
- untrustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
noun conservative
- left wing — members of a liberal or radical political party, or those favoring extensive political reform.
adjective conservative
- avant-garde — Avant-garde art, music, theatre, and literature is very modern and experimental.
- speculative — pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach.
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