ultraconservative
adjective
ul·tra·con·ser·va·tive
ˌəl-trə-kən-ˈsər-və-tiv 
: extremely or extraordinarily conservative
an ultraconservative investment strategy
especially
: very strongly favoring, adhering to, or based upon the principles of conservatism (as in politics or religion)
ultraconservative politicians/views
an ultraconservative religious sect
ultraconservative
noun
plural ultraconservatives
a bill backed by ultraconservatives
Examples of ultraconservative in a Sentence
under the leadership of its ultraconservative musical director, the symphony orchestra almost never played modern pieces
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The beating death of ultraconservative activist Quentin Deranque in the French city of Lyon last week has pushed both the country’s far right and left flanks toward bellicosity, as both ends of the political spectrum blame the other for his death and the threat of further violence.
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Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
The Russian delegation to Geneva was led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin known for his ultraconservative and nationalistic messaging.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Described by some Japanese and international media as an ultraconservative, hard-line figure, Takaichi has backed strengthening Japan’s defense posture, emerged as a vocal China hawk and supported constitutional revisions to expand the role of the Self-Defense Forces.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
On December 14th, the ultraconservative politician José Antonio Kast won a runoff election to become Chile’s next President.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
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Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
The Russian delegation to Geneva was led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin known for his ultraconservative and nationalistic messaging.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Described by some Japanese and international media as an ultraconservative, hard-line figure, Takaichi has backed strengthening Japan’s defense posture, emerged as a vocal China hawk and supported constitutional revisions to expand the role of the Self-Defense Forces.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
On December 14th, the ultraconservative politician José Antonio Kast won a runoff election to become Chile’s next President.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Ultraconservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultraconservative. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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