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Comparative for averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values
“These prevalent conservative values have complicated the kingdom's relations with its main foreign ally.”
(politics) Comparative for favoring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially conservative ideas
“Such developments would presumably be envied by genuine libertarians in socially conservative countries, even if their taxes are lower.”
Comparative for cautiously low in amount or degree
“One conservative estimate put the number of protesters at more than six million people.”
Comparative for restrained and unpretentious in nature or appearance
“The conservative dress and hairstyle suggest they were from the middle classes.”
Comparative for using, exercising or showing caution
“A completely optimistic approach must be tempered by a conservative approach to provide a cushion for projects that may go bad due to unforeseen problems.”
Comparative for having or showing very strict moral attitudes
Comparative for following carefully and exactly a set of rules
Comparative for old, traditional or classical in style or manner
Comparative for not aware of or using the latest ideas or techniques
Comparative for not offering, involving, or eager for new or stimulating things
Comparative for intended to protect someone or something
Comparative for easily offended or upset
Comparative for acting to preserve or conserve something
Comparative for sensible or reasonable in a dispassionate manner
Comparative for lasting or taking a long time
Comparative for that which saves or redeems something from an otherwise bad state or condition
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