Synonyms of button-down

button-down

adjective

ˈbə-tᵊn-ˌdau̇n 

variants or buttoned-down

as in traditional

tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions

a button-down architectural firm would never have the imagination to produce such a cutting-edge design

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traditional
• conservative
• orthodox
• conventional
• old-school
• old-fashioned
• ultraconservative
• old-line
• reactionary
• loyal
• archconservative
• hidebound
• traditionalistic
• staunch
• unprogressive
• steadfast
• faithful
• standpat
• die-hard
• devoted
• paleoconservative
• true
• brassbound
• true-blue
• mossbacked
• square
• stodgy
• steady
• dowdy
• neoconservative
• Tory
• right-wing
• ossified
• right
• fuddy-duddy
• ultraright
• fogyish
• antiliberal
• set
• ultrarightist
• blimpish
• antimodern
• antiprogressive
• antirevolutionary
• antireform

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nontraditional
• liberal
• unconventional
• progressive
• nonconventional
• unorthodox
• nonconservative
• radical
• revolutionary
• antiestablishment
• extremist
• broad-minded
• modern
• open-minded
• contemporary
• nonconformist
• large-minded
• nonorthodox
• advanced
• antitraditional
• anticonventional
• lefty
• ultraleft
• ultraleftist
• ultraradical
• ultraprogressive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of button-down

The airy dress is the fun sibling of another capsule wardrobe staple — the button-down shirt — which is also in the closets of stars like Nicole Kidman and Oprah. — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Save big on a soft, warm sweater dress that’s elevated enough to wear to work, or head to an autumnal brunch with your friends in a chic, button-down long-sleeve dress. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Slip into a very autumnal and burgundy pair, and style them with a relaxed button-down and pleated trousers. — India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

If football isn't your thing, don't miss the brand's collab with Abbode, a super-cute collection of totes, button-down shirts and more featuring New York City-centric embroidery throughout. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026