Conservative

/kən'sə:vətiv/
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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change: Describes a person, group, or idea that prefers to maintain established social, political, or cultural institutions and is cautious about innovation or rapid change.
    • Moderate, cautious, or within reasonable limits: Used to describe an estimate, approach, or style that is deliberately not extreme, excessive, or risky.
    • Conventional in style or manner: Referring to a way of dressing, behaving, or appearing that is typical, traditional, and not flamboyant.

  2. Noun:

    • A person with conservative political or social views: An individual who generally supports free enterprise, private ownership, and traditional social institutions, and is skeptical of abrupt change.
    • A member or supporter of a Conservative political party: Specifically, a member of a political party, such as the Conservative Party in the UK or Canada, that promotes conservative policies.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • His conservative views on education opposed the proposed reforms.
    • The architect made a conservative estimate for the renovation costs.
    • She dresses in a very conservative style for her corporate job.

  • Noun:

    • The conservative argued for lower taxes and a stronger military.
    • She has been a lifelong Conservative and votes for the party in every election.
Advanced Usage

  • "Conservative with a capital C": Specifically refers to a member or supporter of a formal Conservative political party, distinguishing it from general ideological conservatism.

    • He is not just a small-c conservative; he is a card-carrying Conservative.

  • "Play it conservative": To choose a cautious, low-risk option or strategy.

    • With the market so volatile, many investors are choosing to play it conservative.
Variants and Related Words

  • Conservatism (n): The political philosophy or general attitude that emphasizes tradition, limited government, and cautious change.

    • His conservatism is rooted in a deep respect for historical institutions.

  • Conservatively (adv): In a conservative manner.

    • The room was decorated conservatively, with neutral colors and classic furniture.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Traditional, conventional, cautious, moderate, right-wing, orthodox.
  • Noun: Traditionalist, right-winger, Tory (specific to UK/Canada), reactionary (more extreme).
Antonyms
  • Adjective/ Noun: Liberal, progressive, radical, reformist, innovative.
Related Phrases

  • Conservative estimate: A calculation or guess that is deliberately cautious and likely lower than the actual maximum possible value.

    • At a conservative estimate, the project will take six months to complete.

  • Socially conservative: Holding traditional views on social issues and moral values.

    • The politician is fiscally liberal but socially conservative.
Adjective
  1. conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class
    • a bourgeois mentality
  2. unimaginatively conventional
    • a colorful character in the buttoned-down, dull-grey world of business- Newsweek
  3. avoiding excess
    • a conservative estimate
  4. having social or political views favoring conservatism
  5. resistant to change
Noun
  1. a member of a Conservative Party
  2. a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas

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