Synonyms of conservative

conservative 1 of 2

adjective

kən-ˈsər-və-tiv 

1

as in traditional

tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions

conservative baseball fans consider the new ballpark too modern-looking and plain ugly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in muted

not excessively showy

dressing in conservative outfits so as to make a good impression at job interviews

Synonyms & Similar Words

• muted
• quiet
• restrained
• subdued
• repressed
• understated
• proper
• low-key
• simple
• unpretentious
• appropriate
• unflashy
• sober
• fitting
• modest
• toned-down
• handsome
• suitable
• plain
• graceful
• sensible
• becoming
• practical
• fit
• unadorned
• unobtrusive
• inconspicuous
• tasteful
• undecorated
• drab
• mousy
• unnoticeable
• refined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loud
• flamboyant
• noisy
• gaudy
• flashy
• ostentatious
• garish
• glitzy
• swank
• splashy
• meretricious
• flaring
• vulgar
• fancy
• tawdry
• tasteless
• baroque
• tacky
• trashy
• inelegant
• graceless
• razzle-dazzle
• gilded
• ornate
• frilly
• rococo
• overwrought
• overdecorated
• overdone

3

as in cautious

having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble

made conservative investments, and so he wasn't ruined when the market went into a free fall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cautious
• careful
• wary
• alert
• circumspect
• guarded
• considerate
• chary
• safe
• gingerly
• thoughtful
• heedful
• vigilant
• attentive
• watchful
• observant
• awake
• foresighted
• shrewd
• deliberate
• slow
• cagey
• regardful
• provident
• hypercautious
• calculating
• advertent
• forethoughtful
• foresightful
• canny
• ultracareful
• ultracautious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• careless
• reckless
• unsafe
• bold
• regardless
• impetuous
• rash
• heedless
• unmindful
• brash
• unguarded
• venturesome
• unwary
• thoughtless
• inattentive
• negligent
• lax
• incautious
• asleep
• imprudent
• inconsiderate
• neglectful
• injudicious
• remiss
• indiscreet
• forgetful
• inadvertent
• unintentional
• unplanned
• absentminded

conservative

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noun

as in Tory

a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are

proposed legislation that was opposed by conservatives throughout the state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• Tory
• traditionalist
• rightist
• archconservative
• reactionary
• right-winger
• right
• right-wing
• paleoconservative
• bourbon
• conformist
• neoconservative
• neocon
• square
• standpatter
• Colonel Blimp
• diehard
• stuffed shirt
• fuddy-duddy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberal
• leftist
• lefty
• red
• extremist
• progressive
• revolutionary
• revolutionist
• left-winger
• reformist
• radical
• reformer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conservative

Adjective

Now Trejo is catching flak for taking part in what has been described as a pro-ICE movie that is being produced by the conservative media outfit The Daily Wire, which was founded by political commentator Ben Shapiro. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026

Hoskins made a bright-red sport coat his sartorial trademark, often posing with a wood baseball bat and speaking about politics as a series of battles and himself as a conservative warrior. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 Oct. 2026

Noun

Some conservatives have argued that they've been unfairly targeted by financial institutions, although the OCC found that some banks had also refused to do business with Democratic-leaning organizations. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

That's also reflected in the slew of endorsements from conservatives, including former Republican Kansas Govs. — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026