conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Engleză
~ 2200
konzervatív, óvatos, visszafogott, szolid
B1
1
konzervatív
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Sens
resistant to change
Colocații
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Sinonime
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Antonime
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Teme
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
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
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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
Colocații
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Sinonime
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Antonime
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Teme
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Careful and not taking big risks.
Characterized by caution and avoidance of unnecessary risks or extremes.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
3
konzervatív
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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
Colocații
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Sinonime
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Antonime
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Teme
politics
|society
|relationships
Definiție
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
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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
Colocații
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Sinonime
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Antonime
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Teme
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Definiție
Simple and not too bright or extreme in color, design, or style.
Not showy or extreme in appearance, style, or dress; restrained.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Silabe și accent
con - ser - vat - ive (4 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.