conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 2200
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Visawe
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Vinyume
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Mada
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
Visawe
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Vinyume
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Mada
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
Nomino
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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is a conservative
Visawe
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Vinyume
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Mada
politics
|society
|relationships
Mifano
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
Visawe
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Vinyume
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Mada
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Mifano
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Silabi na mkazo
con - ser - vat - ive (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.