super-conservative

adjective

su·​per-con·​ser·​va·​tive ˌsü-pər-kən-ˈsər-və-tiv How to pronounce super-conservative (audio)
variants or less commonly superconservative
: extremely conservative
a superconservative approach
especially : very strongly favoring, adhering to, or based upon the principles of conservatism (as in politics or religion)
arguing with her superconservative uncle
superconservative views/values
a superconservative news outlet

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of super-conservative was in 1860

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“Super-conservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/super-conservative. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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