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conservative

UK
/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
US
/kənˈsɜrvətɪv/

Translations

conservativenoun
conservatives
pl
UK
/kənˈsɜː.və.tɪv/
US
/kənˈsɝː.və.tɪv/
conservateurPersonne attachée aux valeurs traditionnelles et opposée aux changements.
The conservative was hesitant to adopt the new technology in the workplace.
Le conservateur hésitait à adopter la nouvelle technologie au travail.
conservatricePersonne attachée aux valeurs traditionnelles et opposée aux changements.
The conservative was hesitant to adopt the new technology in the workplace.
La conservatrice hésitait à adopter la nouvelle technologie au travail.
conservateurEn politique, membre ou partisan d’un parti conservateur.
The conservative attended the party's annual conference to discuss policy changes.
Le conservateur a assisté à la conférence annuelle du parti pour discuter des changements de politique.
conservatriceEn politique, membre ou partisane d’un parti conservateur.
The conservative attended the party's annual conference to discuss policy changes.
La conservatrice a assisté à la conférence annuelle du parti pour discuter des changements de politique.
Synonyms
traditionalist
reactionary
right-winger
orthodox
diehard
conservativeadjective
more conservative
Comp.
most conservative
Super.
UK
/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
US
/kənˈsɜrvətɪv/
Her conservative views on education often clash with the more progressive ideas of her colleagues.
Ses vues conservatrices sur l’éducation s’opposent souvent aux idées plus progressistes de ses collègues.
Her conservative views on education often clash with the more progressive ideas of her colleagues.
Ses vues conservatrices sur l’éducation s’opposent souvent aux idées plus progressistes de ses collègues.
prudentPour des estimations, prévisions ou choix sans prise de risque excessive.
The company's conservative financial forecast helped them avoid potential losses during the economic downturn.
La prévision financière prudente de l’entreprise les a aidés à éviter des pertes potentielles pendant le ralentissement économique.
conservateurEn politique, au sens de membre ou de ce qui est lié au parti conservateur.
The Conservative manifesto outlined a range of conservative policies on taxation.
Le manifeste conservateur exposait une série de politiques conservatrices en matière de fiscalité.
conservatriceEn politique, au sens de membre ou de ce qui est lié au parti conservateur.
The Conservative manifesto outlined a range of conservative policies on taxation.
Le manifeste conservateur exposait une série de politiques conservatrices en matière de fiscalité.
conservateurEn médecine, traitement visant à éviter une intervention plus radicale.
The doctors decided on conservative treatment to allow the shoulder to heal without surgery.
Les médecins ont opté pour un traitement conservateur afin de laisser l’épaule guérir sans chirurgie.
Additional translations
sobrePour le style vestimentaire, le ton ou l’apparence, sans ostentation.
Synonyms
traditional
cautious
prudent
moderate
conventional
restrained
guarded
safe
Antonyms
liberal
progressive

Definitions

conservativenoun
A person who is averse to change and holds traditional values.
The conservative was hesitant to adopt the new technology in the workplace.
A member or supporter of a conservative political party.
The conservative attended the party's annual conference to discuss policy changes.
A person who advocates for the preservation of established institutions and opposes radical changes.
As a conservative, she believed in maintaining the current educational system rather than implementing sweeping reforms.
conservativeadjective
Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.
Her conservative views on education often clash with the more progressive ideas of her colleagues.
Cautious or risk-averse, especially in terms of estimates or predictions.
The company's conservative financial forecast helped them avoid potential losses during the economic downturn.
Traditional in style or manner; avoiding showiness or innovation.
He wore a conservative suit to the interview, opting for a classic look over something more trendy.
Relating to or characteristic of a Conservative political party or its members.
The Conservative manifesto outlined a range of conservative policies on taxation.
Of medical or therapeutic measures: intended to preserve existing tissue or function and to avoid more radical intervention.
The doctors decided on conservative treatment to allow the shoulder to heal without surgery.
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