conservative

Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.

ruПоддерживающий традиционные взгляды и ценности; склонный противостоять переменам.esQue apoya las tradiciones y los valores establecidos; que se muestra reacio o contrario a los cambios, a menudo en política o en la sociedad.frQui est favorable aux traditions et aux valeurs établies, et qui résiste aux changements ou aux réformes.deAn traditionellen Ansichten, Werten und bestehenden Verhältnissen festhaltend; Veränderungen oder Neuerungen gegenüber zurückhaltend und vorsichtig.ptQue mantém ou prefere as ideias, costumes e valores tradicionais, resistindo a mudanças. Também se diz de algo moderado, cauteloso ou sem exageros.zh支持传统观点和价值观的；倾向于反对变革的；保守的、谨慎的，避免冒险或极端做法。arمُتمسِّك بالتقاليد والقيم القائمة ومُقاوم للتغيير. ويُستعمل أيضًا لمن يتَّخذ موقفًا حذرًا مُتحفِّظًا في السياسة أو في تقدير الأمور.

1. Political ideology B2 formal political

   Favoring traditional values and institutions, and opposing rapid change in society.

   • He holds conservative views on economic policy.
   • The conservative party won the election.
   • She is known for her conservative stance on social issues.

   ruКонсервативныйesConservador (ideología política)frConservatisme (politique)deKonservativptConservadorzh保守的arمحافظ

   Synonyms: reactionaryright-wingrightisttorytraditionalist

   Antonyms: liberalprogressiveradical

2. Cautious or moderate B2 formal

   Avoiding excess or risk; moderate and careful.

   • They made a conservative estimate of the project's cost.
   • She prefers a conservative style of dressing.
   • The company takes a conservative approach to investment.

   ruОсторожный или умеренныйesconservador, prudentefrprudent, modérédeVorsichtig oder gemäßigtptCauteloso ou moderadozh谨慎或温和arحَذِر أو مُعْتَدِل

   Synonyms: carefulcautiousguardedmeasuredmoderateprudentrestrainedunadventurous

   Antonyms: audaciousdaringextremeimprudentrashreckless

3. Traditional in style B2 formal

   Not following modern trends; classic and understated.

   • He wore a conservative gray suit to the interview.
   • The architecture of the building is quite conservative.
   • Her taste in music is rather conservative.

   ruКонсервативныйesDe estilo tradicionalfrDe style classique et sobredeKonservativptConservadorzh保守的arمحافظ

   Synonyms: classicconventionaldecorousmodestold-fashionedrestrainedsobertraditionalunadventurous

   Antonyms: avant-gardeflashymodernprogressivetrendy

• more conservative comparative form
• most conservative superlative form

A noun referring to a person who holds traditional values and is cautious about change, or a member of a conservative political party.

ruЧеловек, придерживающийся традиционных ценностей и осторожный в отношении перемен, или член консервативной политической партии.esPersona que se adhiere a valores tradicionales y es cauta ante los cambios, o miembro de un partido político conservador.frPersonne adhérant aux valeurs traditionnelles et prudente face au changement, ou membre d'un parti politique conservateur.dePerson, die an traditionellen Werten festhält und Veränderungen gegenüber vorsichtig ist, oder Mitglied einer konservativen politischen Partei.ptPessoa que defende valores tradicionais e é cautelosa em relação a mudanças, ou membro de um partido político conservador.zh指持传统价值观、对变革持谨慎态度的人；也指保守政党的成员或支持者。arشخص يتمسك بالقيم والتقاليد ويحتاط من التغيير، أو عضو في حزب سياسي محافظ.

1. Political conservative B2 formal political

   A person who supports traditional values and institutions, often opposing rapid change in society.

   • The conservatives voted against the new reform bill.
   • He is a well-known conservative in the parliament.
   • Conservatives often emphasize the importance of family values.

   ruКонсерваторesConservador políticofrConservateur (politique)deKonservativerptConservadorzh保守派arمحافظ

   Synonyms: reactionaryright-wingerrightisttorytraditionalist

   Antonyms: communistleftistliberalprogressiveradicalrevolutionarysocialist

2. Cautious person B2 formal

   A person who is cautious about change or risk, especially in financial or social matters.

   • As a conservative, she prefers safe investments.
   • He is a conservative when it comes to trying new foods.
   • The board members are mostly conservatives who avoid risky decisions.

   ruКонсерваторesPersona prudentefrPersonne prudentedeKonservativerptConservadorzh保守者arمحافظ

   Synonyms: diehardfogymoderatereactionarystick-in-the-mudtraditionalist

   Antonyms: adventurerdaredevilrisk takerspeculator

• conservatives plural form
• conservatives' possessive plural form
• conservative's possessive singular form