conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
אנגלית
~ 2200
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
מילים נרדפות
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
הפכים
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
צירופים
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
נושאים
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
מילים נרדפות
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
הפכים
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
צירופים
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
נושאים
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
שם עצם
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.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is a conservative
מילים נרדפות
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
הפכים
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
צירופים
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
נושאים
politics
|society
|relationships
דוגמאות
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
מילים נרדפות
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
הפכים
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
צירופים
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
נושאים
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
הברות והטעמה
con - ser - vat - ive (4 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.