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

Throw the poncho over a dress on cool nights at sea or style the skort with a simple button-down for another sophisticated port outfit. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

The tie-waist is made to look like the arms of a button-down shirt in a complementary green stripe, which makes the piece look both styled and playful without having to do any of the work yourself. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Take a style cue from the street style stars above and wear yours with baggy jeans and a button-down shirt or white tee for a modern fall outfit. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 24 July 2026

Aoudery Oversized Button-down Shirt To help beat the heat, this oversized, airy button-down is the perfect pick. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026