الإنجليزية

conservative

gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2 الإنجليزية
~ 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]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
المرادفات
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
الأضداد
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
conservative views |conservative approach |conservative values |conservative party
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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
المرادفات
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
الأضداد
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
conservative estimate |conservative strategy |conservative investment
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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
المرادفات
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
الأضداد
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
staunch conservative |social conservative |fiscal conservative
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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
المرادفات
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
الأضداد
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
conservative suit |conservative hairstyle |conservative color
الموضوعات
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 للمتعلّمين
  • 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
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
conservatives noun
Core family
conservatism noun B2 conservatively adverb conserve verb B2 conservation noun B1
Related words
conservationist noun
Negative and opposite forms
liberal adjective B2 progressive adjective B2
Advanced or less common
conservator noun
التعبيرات

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.

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