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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
wanting things to stay as they are; not favoring change.
The conservative teachers opposed the idea of getting rid of the school's dress code.- synonyms:
- traditional
- antonyms:
- progressive, radical
- similar words:
- conventional, old-fashioned, orthodox, square, straight
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| definition 2: |
old-fashioned; showing a liking for what has always been.
He wears conservative clothes to work.- similar words:
- conventional, severe, traditional
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| definition 3: |
not willing to take chances or risks; safe; not too extreme.
She lives a conservative life.He sold the car at a conservative price.- synonyms:
- moderate
- antonyms:
- extreme
- similar words:
- careful, cautious, prudent
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| definition 4: |
(capitalized) having to do with the U.S. or British Conservative party.
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| related words: |
formal, reasonable, safe |
| contrasting words: |
liberal |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person who wants things to stay as they are and is against change.
He is a conservative in how he runs his business.- antonyms:
- progressive, radical
- similar words:
- square
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| definition 2: |
(capitalized) a member of a conservative party.
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| derivations: |
conservatively (adj.), conservativeness (n.) |
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