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