ultraconservative
/'ʌltrəkən'sə:vətiv/
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Definition
Adjective:
- Extremely conservative: Describes a person, group, or ideology that holds views considered to be at the most traditional or reactionary end of the conservative spectrum, often resisting any form of social, political, or economic change.
Noun:
- An extreme conservative: A person who holds ultraconservative views; an opponent of progress, liberalism, or significant reform.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The party's ultraconservative faction blocked all proposals for constitutional reform.
- His ultraconservative views on education are at odds with modern pedagogical research.
Noun:
- The candidate was labeled an ultraconservative for his opposition to any new environmental regulations.
- A group of ultraconservatives dominated the committee, ensuring the status quo was maintained.
Advanced Usage
- As a political label: The term is often used descriptively but can also be employed pejoratively by critics to imply rigidity or an unwillingness to adapt.
- The editorial criticized the ultraconservative bloc for its obstructionist tactics.
Variants and Related Words
- Ultraconservatism (n): The ideology or practice of being ultraconservative.
- The rise of ultraconservatism has shifted the country's political discourse.
Synonyms
- Reactionary (adj/n): Opposing political or social progress or reform.
- Right-wing (adj): Belonging to or supporting the conservative section of the political spectrum. (Note: "ultraconservative" implies an extreme position within this.)
- Hardline (adj): Uncompromising, especially in politics.
Antonyms
- Progressive (adj/n): Favoring or implementing social reform or new, liberal ideas.
- Liberal (adj/n): Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.
- Radical (adj/n): Advocating for thorough or complete political or social reform.
Adjective
- extremely conservative
Noun
- an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism