n. Function: adjective
1 tending to resist or oppose change FF1C; took a very conservative stance politically FF1E;
Synonyms: die-hard, fogyish, old-line, orthodox, reactionary, right, tory, traditionalistic
Contrasted Words: modern, progressive, radical
Antonyms: advanced
2 kept or keeping within bounds FF1C; equally conservative in speech and action FF1E;
Synonyms: controlled, discreet, moderate, reasonable, restrained, temperate, unexcessive, unextreme
Related Words: cautious, chary, wary; circumspect, politic, proper, prudent
Contrasted Words: expansive, unconstrained; excessive, freewheeling, uncontrolled, unrestrained