con
ser
va
tive
Comparative
more conservative
Superlative
most conservative
1
supporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change
- She was raised in a conservative household where adherence to tradition was strongly emphasized.
- He held conservative views on social issues such as marriage and gender roles.
- The conservative religious group opposed any changes to their traditional practices or doctrines.
- They follow a conservative lifestyle rooted in tradition.
- The company adopted a conservative approach to risk management.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
2
moderate or cautious in behavior, style, or use
- She wore a conservative black dress to the ceremony.
- The chef used a conservative amount of spices in the recipe.
- His conservative spending habits helped him save steadily.
- The report gave a conservative estimate of future profits.
- He chose a conservative haircut suitable for work.
Synonyms:
3
holding a political view that supports free enterprise, limited government spending and traditional social views
- The conservative candidate focused on fiscal responsibility and reducing government spending.
- Many conservative voters prioritize family values and religious beliefs in their political decisions.
- The party's conservative platform advocates for maintaining the status quo in social policies.
- His conservative views often put him at odds with more progressive colleagues in the debate.
- A conservative approach to economic policy emphasizes individual entrepreneurship and minimal regulation.
Synonyms:
4
lacking imagination or originality
- The architect's design was criticized for being too conservative.
- His conservative taste in art left no room for experimentation.
- Critics found the performance technically sound but artistically conservative.
- She preferred conservative decor with neutral tones.
- The film's direction was too conservative to stand out.
Synonyms:
5
adhering to or characteristic of conventional middle-class standards and values
- They led a conservative middle-class life focused on family and stability.
- His conservative manners reflected his upbringing.
- The neighborhood had a conservative social atmosphere.
- Their conservative attitudes discouraged open discussion.
- She came from a conservative background that valued modesty.
Synonyms: