conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 2200
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
مرادفات
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
أضداد
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
تراكيب شائعة
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
مواضيع
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She has conservative views on marriage.
- The voters chose a conservative candidate.
- His conservative approach to business kept the company stable.
- They are conservative about spending public money.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- My grandfather is very conservative.
- She is conservative about new ideas.
- He has conservative political views.
- They take a conservative approach to change.
adjective
B2
property
2
careful and risk-averse
Careful and not taking big risks.
نمط الاستخدام:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
مرادفات
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
أضداد
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
تراكيب شائعة
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
مواضيع
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- We made a conservative estimate of the costs.
- Investors are taking a conservative approach during uncertain times.
- The doctor gave a conservative treatment plan first.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
اسم
B1
entity
3
person with traditional views
A person who does not like big changes and wants to keep things as they are, especially in politics.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is a conservative
مرادفات
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
أضداد
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
تراكيب شائعة
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
مواضيع
politics
|society
|relationships
أمثلة
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- My uncle is a conservative.
- She is a conservative in politics.
- Conservatives do not like fast changes.
adjective
A2
property
4
modest in style or dress
Simple and not too bright or extreme in color, design, or style.
نمط الاستخدام:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
مرادفات
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
أضداد
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
تراكيب شائعة
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
مواضيع
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
أمثلة
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
المقاطع والنبر
con - ser - vat - ive (٤ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
conservatives
noun
Core family
Related words
conservationist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
liberal
adjective B2
progressive
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
conservator
noun
تعبيرات
Conservative Party
1/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv pˈɑɹti/
fixed phrase
political party with traditional policies
A political group in some countries that supports traditional ideas and less government control over the economy.
أمثلة
- The Conservative Party won the election in the UK.
- He has been a member of the Conservative Party for ten years.
play it conservative
1/plˈeɪ ˈɪt kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
idiom
informal
act carefully to avoid risk
To be careful and not take big risks.
أمثلة
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.