conservative
Meaning
The term "conservative" refers to a preference for traditional values and practices, often resisting change or innovation.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "conservative" with "liberal," as they represent opposing viewpoints.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
and
her
father
walk
through
the
old
neighbourhood
to
choose
colors
for
their
small
house
.
Her
father
is
conservative
and
prefers
wooden
frames
,
so
he
often
says
no
to
very
modern
designs
.
They
have
been
planning
these
repairs
for
weeks
,
and
today
they
measured
the
windows
to
be
sure
about
the
sizes
.
If
they
chose
a
modern
style
,
the
rooms
would
feel
brighter
,
but
they
want
the
house
to
match
the
other
homes
on
the
street
.
Many
traditional
details
will
be
kept
,
and
the
family
feels
calm
about
the
slow
,
careful
work
ahead
.
Common Phrases
conservative approach
conservative estimate
conservative values
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