conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
İngilizce
~ 2200
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adjective
B1
property
1
resistant to change
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Eş anlamlılar
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Zıt anlamlılar
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Eşdizimler
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Konular
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
Eş anlamlılar
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Zıt anlamlılar
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Eşdizimler
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Konular
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- He gave a conservative guess about the price.
- They took a conservative plan for the trip.
- This is a conservative way to invest money.
İsim
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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] is a conservative
Eş anlamlılar
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Zıt anlamlılar
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Eşdizimler
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Konular
politics
|society
|relationships
Örnekler
- He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
- As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
- Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
Eş anlamlılar
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Zıt anlamlılar
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Eşdizimler
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Konular
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Örnekler
- He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
- The room was decorated in a conservative style.
- Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- I like a conservative dress for work.
- He wears conservative colors at school.
- This is a conservative style of shoes.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
conservative
IPA
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Heceler ve vurgu
con - ser - vat - ive (4 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Kelime ailesi
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
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.