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

Wear it on its own with jeans and loafers, or layer it over a crisp button-down for a preppy, polished look. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

As far as menswear essentials go, chinos are right up there with the blue blazer and the oxford cloth button-down. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

Shop the best fall denim fashion picks under $40 from Amazon below, including overalls with plenty of pockets, a versatile button-down shirt dress, and a staple jean jacket. — Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

Apple's now-executive chairman is wearing a grey ensemble and a button-down shirt without a tie. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026