conservative (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

Definition

Resistant to change or new ideas; favoring traditional values and existing conditions.

Examples

• Her conservative approach to investing meant she preferred low-risk, stable assets.

• The company's leadership was too conservative to adopt the new technology.

• He was known for his conservative dress sense, always wearing suits and ties.

How to Use conservative

conservative views (collocation)

Opinions or beliefs that favor tradition and resist change. — "He expressed conservative views on family values."

conservative estimate (collocation)

A prediction or calculation that is deliberately low. — "The budget was based on conservative estimates of future revenue."

conservative government (collocation)

A government led by a conservative political party. — "The country has been led by a conservative government for the past decade."

Synonyms of conservative

Words with a similar meaning to conservative:

• cautious
• conventional
• traditional
• orthodox

Antonyms of conservative

Words with the opposite meaning to conservative:

• liberal
• progressive

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