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Fabian

9.1

Taking a cautious, gradual approach to achieve a goal without direct conflict

adjective
/ˈfeɪbiən/

: gradualista

The party adopted a Fabian strategy, gradually implementing reforms over several years.

Examples

Their Fabian tactics frustrated opponents who expected swift confrontation.
The team took a Fabian approach to negotiations.
He was criticized for his Fabian reluctance to engage in direct debate.
Her Fabian strategy helped her win the argument.
The government implemented a Fabian strategy, focusing on small steps to avoid immediate backlash.
His Fabian approach to leadership allowed for thoughtful change rather than abrupt upheaval.
They designed a Fabian plan to address issues gradually, ensuring all stakeholders were considered.

Synonyms

gradualist

vsFabian

1 7.2

Supporting slow, step-by-step change rather than sudden action

uses slow change as a tactic avoiding direct confrontation to wear down opponents

Antonyms

radical

462 6.0

Completely new and different and changes the basic way something works

confrontational

36 7.0

Showing anger and wanting to argue with others

Compounds

Fabian Society

1 7.5

A British group that supports slow democratic change to make society fairer

How Cautious

Fabian

9.1

prudent

94 6.2

measured

4.1

cautious

210 2.9

careful

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Fabian positive

Etymology

Fabian (meaning cautious and gradual) also comes from the Roman general Fabius, whose slow way of wearing down an enemy gave him the name 'delayer'. So to be Fabian is to use careful, slow steps to reach a goal and avoid direct confrontation.