conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Ingles
~ 2200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Mga kasingkahulugan
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Mga kasalungat
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Mga kolokasyon
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Mga tema
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
Mga kasingkahulugan
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Mga kasalungat
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Mga kolokasyon
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Mga tema
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
Pangngalan
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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is a conservative
Mga kasingkahulugan
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Mga kasalungat
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Mga kolokasyon
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Mga tema
politics
|society
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
Mga kasingkahulugan
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Mga kasalungat
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Mga kolokasyon
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Mga tema
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Mga pantig at diin
con - ser - vat - ive (4 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.