CONSERVATIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONSERVATIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “conservative”? Find 40 synonyms and 30 related words for “conservative” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Conservative” are: bourgeois, materialistic, button-down, buttoned-down, cautious, traditionalist, traditional, conventional, orthodox, stable, old-fashioned, unchanging, hidebound, sober, quiet, modest, plain, unobtrusive, unostentatious, restrained, reserved, subdued, subtle, low-key, demure, right-wing, reactionary, unprogressive, establishmentarian, blimpish, low, understated, unexaggerated, moderate, reasonable, conservativist, right-winger, rightist, diehard

Conservative as a Noun

Definitions of "Conservative" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “conservative” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas.
• A member of a Conservative Party.
• A supporter or member of the Conservative Party in the UK or a similar party elsewhere.
• A person favouring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially traditional ideas.
• A person who is averse to change and holds traditional values.

Synonyms of "Conservative" as a noun (5 Words)

conservativist	A person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas.
diehard	A person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition. A diehard Yankees fan.
reactionary	A reactionary person. He was later to become an extreme reactionary.
right-winger	A member of a right wing political party.
rightist	A person who supports the political views or policies of the right. A national hero of the rightists.

Usage Examples of "Conservative" as a noun

• The Massachusetts liberal who conservatives love to hate.
• He was considered a conservative in his approach to Catholic teachings.

Conservative as an Adjective

Definitions of "Conservative" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “conservative” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Having social or political views favoring conservatism.
• Unimaginatively conventional- Newsweek.
• Conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class.
• Resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion.
• Unimaginatively conventional.
• (of an estimate) purposely low for the sake of caution.
• Resistant to change.
• Relating to the Conservative Party in the UK or a similar party elsewhere.
• (in a political context) favouring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially traditional ideas.
• Avoiding excess.
• (of surgery or medical treatment) intended to control rather than eliminate a condition, with existing tissue preserved as far as possible.
• (of dress or taste) sober and conventional.
• Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

Synonyms of "Conservative" as an adjective (35 Words)

blimpish	Pompously ultraconservative and nationalistic.
bourgeois	Being of the property-owning class and exploitive of the working class. These views will shock the bourgeois critics.
button-down	Unimaginatively conventional- Newsweek.
buttoned-down	Unimaginatively conventional- Newsweek.
cautious	(of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. Reserved and cautious never making swift decisions.
conventional	Conforming with accepted standards. Conventional wisdom.
demure	Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way. Antonia was pensive and demure.
establishmentarian	Adhering to, advocating, or relating to the principle of an established Church. Establishmentarian politics.
hidebound	Stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded. They are working to change hidebound corporate cultures.
low	Used of sounds and voices low in pitch or frequency. Low ceilings.
low-key	Restrained in style or quality.
materialistic	Excessively concerned with material possessions; money-oriented. We re living in a highly materialistic society.
moderate	Being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme. A moderate eater.
modest	Dressing or behaving so as to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially to avoid attracting sexual attention (typically used of a woman. Drink modest amounts of alcohol.
old-fashioned	Out of fashion.
orthodox	Of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism. An orthodox view of the world.
plain	Not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic in character. A plain girl with a freckled face.
quiet	Carried out discreetly, secretly, or with moderation. We wanted a quiet wedding.
reactionary	Extremely conservative. Reactionary attitudes toward women s rights.
reasonable	Based on good sense. It seems a reasonable enough request.
reserved	Slow to reveal emotion or opinions. Was habitually reserved in speech withholding her opinion.
restrained	Marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes. His restrained gentlemanly voice.
right-wing	Believing in or supporting tenets of the political right.
sober	Not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol. A sober view of life.
stable	Firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation. The officer concerned is mentally and emotionally stable.
subdued	In a softened tone. I felt strangely subdued as I drove home.
subtle	Capable of making fine distinctions. Subtle lighting.
traditional	Consisting of or derived from tradition. Traditional morality.
traditionalist	Advocating the upholding or maintenance of tradition. His traditionalist stance on the ordination of women.
unchanging	Showing little if any change. The party stood for unchanging principles.
understated	Exhibiting restrained good taste. Understated elegance.
unexaggerated	Not exaggerated, overblown, or unrealistic. A true unexaggerated statement.
unobtrusive	Not conspicuous or attracting attention. The service was unobtrusive and efficient.
unostentatious	Exhibiting restrained good taste. His unostentatious office.
unprogressive	Old-fashioned and out of date. The unprogressive nature of British institutions.

Usage Examples of "Conservative" as an adjective

• A conservative suit.
• A conservative estimate.
• The Conservative government.
• They were very conservative in their outlook.
• Police placed the value of the haul at a conservative £500,000.
• The film was not cheap—$30,000 is a conservative estimate.

Associations of "Conservative" (30 Words)

bourgeois	A bourgeois person. Bourgeois society took for granted the sanctity of property.
capitalism	An economic system based on private ownership of capital. Private ownership is a key feature of capitalism.
capitalist	Of or relating to capitalism or capitalists. Capitalist countries.
confucian	Relating to or characteristic of Confucianism.
confucianism	The teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China.
conservatism	Commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change or innovation. Proponents of theological conservatism.
consumerism	A movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers. Many people are becoming increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of consumerism.
conventional	(of weapons or power) non-nuclear. Conventional bourgeois lives.
coptic	The liturgical language of the Coptic Church used in Egypt and Ethiopia; written in the Greek alphabet.
cultural	Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a society. Influenced by ethnic and cultural ties.
custom	Regular dealings with a shop or business by customers. It is our custom to visit the Lake District in October.
diehard	A person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition. My stepfather was a diehard Republican.
epitomize	Give a summary of (a written work. The company epitomized the problems faced by British industry.
ethos	(anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era. The Greek ethos.
folklore	The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth. Hollywood folklore.
functionalism	The theory that all aspects of a society serve a function and are necessary for the survival of that society.
hyperborean	Relating to the extreme north.
ideology	The set of beliefs characteristic of a social group or individual. A critique of bourgeois ideology.
liberalist	A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties.
materialism	The philosophical theory that matter is the only reality. They hated the sinful materialism of the wicked city.
materialistic	Conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class. We re living in a highly materialistic society.
modernism	A style or movement in the arts that aims to depart significantly from classical and traditional forms. A strange mix of nostalgia and modernism.
orthodox	Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice. An orthodox view of the world.
orthodoxy	The quality of conforming to orthodox theories, doctrines, or practices. Writings of unimpeachable orthodoxy.
philistine	A person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits. There were displays to inspire even the most philistine of visitors.
temporal	Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world. The Church did not imitate the secular rulers who thought only of temporal gain.
tradition	(in Christianity) doctrine not explicit in the Bible but held to derive from the oral teaching of Christ and the Apostles. Visionary works in the tradition of William Blake.
traditional	Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition. The simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished.
traditionally	As part of a long-established custom, practice, or belief; typically. Behaviour that is traditionally associated with adolescence.
tuscan	A dialect of Italian spoken in Tuscany (especially Florence.