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