conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2200
Významy
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adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Synonyma
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Antonyma
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Kolokace
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Témata
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
Synonyma
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Antonyma
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Kolokace
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Témata
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
Podstatné jméno
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.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is a conservative
Synonyma
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Antonyma
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Kolokace
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Témata
politics
|society
|relationships
Příklady
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
Synonyma
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Antonyma
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Kolokace
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Témata
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Příklady
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Učební příklady
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - ser - vat - ive (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Příbuzná slova
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
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.