conservativeness
- noun
- /kənˈsɜrvətɪvnəs/
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conservadurismo
- His conservativeness often shaped his opinions on modern policies, favoring traditional approaches over radical changes.
Examples
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In these times of fiscal conservativeness and managed care, questions are being raised as to the cost-benefit of heroic care for VLBW infants.
Academic text (2001) -
DuPont's conservativeness paid off and enabled Hanford to operate at its design power of 250,000 kW.
Academic text (2002) -
In addition, the conservativeness of the orthodox scholars will not allow any research other than playing with the words, which suits the mass mindsets, because of their egocentric outlook.
Blog text (8) -
The conservativeness of the community was evident in their reluctance to adopt new technologies in their daily lives.
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Many voters appreciate the conservativeness of candidates who prioritize stability and fiscal responsibility in their campaigns.
Synonyms
83
4.9
A belief in keeping traditional values and avoiding quick change
1
7.7
A belief that supports traditional institutions and values and opposes rapid social or political change
A political belief in tradition and slow change
Support for political ideas that keep traditions and let businesses act freely
Antonyms
78
5.8
A political belief that values individual freedom, equal rights, limited government, free markets, and social progress
How Conservative
33
8.4
2
6.5
47
3.5
78
5.8
12
7.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
conservativeness = conservative (transparent) = conservative + ness
Formed by the regular noun-forming suffix '-ness' added to the adjective 'conservative', so the meaning is predictable.
Etymology
The word conservativeness comes from an old Latin word conservare meaning 'to keep' or 'preserve', and the English word conserve shows the same idea. Think of keeping traditions in a safe place; that's why conservativeness describes a preference for tradition, slow change, and limited government.