Synonyms of conservatism

conservatism

noun

kən-ˈsər-və-ˌti-zəm 

as in conservativeness

attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions

the state's well-known conservatism means that progressive legislation always has an uphill battle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conservativeness
• traditionalism
• ultraconservatism
• reactionaryism
• neoconservatism
• Toryism
• bigotry
• die-hardism
• illiberalism
• fogeyism
• conventionalism
• fogyism
• conventionality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberalism
• progressivism
• neoliberalism
• radicalism
• extremism
• liberalness
• open-mindedness
• broad-mindedness
• nonconformity
• unorthodoxy
• nonconformism
• unconventionalism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conservatism

The publication’s regular stable of columnists includes Tyler Cowen, an economist and podcaster; Matthew Continetti, the author of a book about the evolution of American conservatism; and Niall Ferguson, a British-American historian. —Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025

In a twist of irony for Japan’s likely first female prime minister, her conservatism may not bode well for gender equality issues. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025

Kirk was the co-founder of Turning Point USA, which was formed to foster a culture of conservatism on school campuses around the nation. —Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025

Her anarchism was part of the Edinburgh Character and her conservatism rooted in respect for order, authority and ritual. —Frances Wilson september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025