conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Anglais
~ 2200
konzervatív, óvatos, visszafogott, szolid
B1
1
konzervatív
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is conservative about [something]
She has conservative views on marriage.
Konzervatív nézeteket vall a házasságról.
The voters chose a conservative candidate.
A választók konzervatív jelölt mellett döntöttek.
His conservative approach to business kept the company stable.
They are conservative about spending public money.
Exemples pédagogiques
My grandfather is very conservative.
A nagyapám nagyon konzervatív.
She is conservative about new ideas.
Konzervatívan áll az új ötletekhez.
He has conservative political views.
They take a conservative approach to change.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Sens
resistant to change
Collocations
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Synonymes
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Antonymes
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Thèmes
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in politics or culture.
B2
2
óvatos
A2
konzervatív
B2
Schéma d’usage :
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
We made a conservative estimate of the costs.
Óvatos becslést készítettünk a költségekről.
Investors are taking a conservative approach during uncertain times.
A befektetők bizonytalan időkben óvatos megközelítést alkalmaznak.
The doctor gave a conservative treatment plan first.
Exemples pédagogiques
He gave a conservative guess about the price.
Óvatos becslést mondott az árra.
They took a conservative plan for the trip.
Óvatos tervet választottak az utazáshoz.
This is a conservative way to invest money.
Sens
careful and risk-averse
Collocations
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Synonymes
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Antonymes
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Thèmes
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Careful and not taking big risks.
Characterized by caution and avoidance of unnecessary risks or extremes.
NOM
B1
3
konzervatív
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a conservative
He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
A Szenátus egyik ismert konzervatív politikusa.
As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
Konzervatívként ellenezte az új reformokat.
Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Exemples pédagogiques
My uncle is a conservative.
A nagybátyám konzervatív.
She is a conservative in politics.
Politikai értelemben konzervatív.
Conservatives do not like fast changes.
Sens
person with traditional views
Collocations
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Synonymes
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Antonymes
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Thèmes
politics
|society
|relationships
Définition
A person who does not like big changes and wants to keep things as they are, especially in politics.
A person who holds traditional attitudes and values, typically favoring limited government and cautious change.
A2
4
visszafogott
B2
szolid
B2
Schéma d’usage :
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
Visszafogott öltönyt vett fel az állásinterjúra.
The room was decorated in a conservative style.
A szoba visszafogott stílusban volt berendezve.
Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like a conservative dress for work.
Munkahelyre a visszafogott ruhákat szeretem.
He wears conservative colors at school.
Az iskolában visszafogott színeket visel.
This is a conservative style of shoes.
Sens
modest in style or dress
Collocations
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Synonymes
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Antonymes
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Thèmes
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Définition
Simple and not too bright or extreme in color, design, or style.
Not showy or extreme in appearance, style, or dress; restrained.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
conservative
API
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Syllabes et accentuation
con - ser - vat - ive (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.