con·serv·a·tive kənˈsərvədiv/ adjective 1. holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion. synonyms: traditionalist, traditional, conventional, orthodox, old-fashioned, dyed-in-the-wool, hidebound, unadventurous, set in ones ways; moderate, middle-of-the-road, buttoned-down; informalstick-in-the-mud antonyms: radical (of dress or taste) sober and conventional. a conservative suit synonyms: conventional, sober, modest, plain, unobtrusive, restrained, subtle, low-key, demure, unshowy, unflashy; More (of an estimate) purposely low for the sake of caution. the film was not cheap—$30,000 is a conservative estimate synonyms: low, cautious, understated, moderate, reasonable a conservative estimate (of surgery or medical treatment) intended to control rather than eliminate a condition, with existing tissue preserved as far as possible. of or relating to the Conservative Party of Great Britain or a similar party in another country. adjective: Conservative synonyms: right-wing, reactionary, traditionalist; More noun noun: conservative; plural noun: conservatives 1. a person who is averse to change and holds to traditional values and attitudes, typically in relation to politics. synonyms: right-winger, reactionary, rightist, diehard; More
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