Synonyms for conservative

Other words for “conservative”, grouped by meaning.

We found 15 synonyms for “conservative”. The most common are conservativist, blimpish, buttoned-up, fusty, hidebound.

noun a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas

Oppositesliberal

adjective resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

Oppositesliberal

adjective having social or political views favoring conservatism

Similarright

adjective avoiding excess

Synonymscautious
Similarmoderate

adjective unimaginatively conventional

adjective conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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