Conservative

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

Definitions of Conservative

noun a person who is averse to change and holds traditional values

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother is a conservative.

A2 The conservative in the group preferred to stick to traditional methods.

B1 The conservative party won the election by a narrow margin.

B2 She was known for her conservative views on social issues.

C1 The conservative approach to investing proved to be successful in the long run.

C2 The conservative estimate for the project's completion was exceeded by several weeks.

adjective holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion

Example Sentences

A1 She has a conservative style of dressing.

A2 The town is known for its conservative values.

B1 The company has taken a conservative approach to budgeting.

B2 He holds conservative views on social issues.

C1 The politician's conservative policies were met with mixed reactions.

C2 The artist's work is often criticized for being too conservative in nature.

Examples of Conservative in a Sentence

formal The Conservative party won the majority in the recent election.

informal My dad is a Conservative and always votes for the same party.

slang Some people think being Conservative means you're old-fashioned.

figurative Her approach to investing is very Conservative, preferring low-risk options.

Grammatical Forms of Conservative

past tense

conservatived

plural

Conservatives

comparative

more conservative

superlative

most conservative

present tense

conserves

future tense

will conserve

perfect tense

have conserved

continuous tense

is conserving

singular

Conservative

positive degree

conservative

infinitive

to conserve

gerund

conserving

participle

conserved

Origin and Evolution of Conservative

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'Conservative' originated from the Latin word 'conservare', which means 'to preserve' or 'to keep safe'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Conservative' has evolved to refer to a political ideology that emphasizes preserving traditional institutions and practices, as well as being cautious in accepting change.