conservative
adjectiveUK /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
US /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
Not liking change and wanting to keep things the way they are.
My grandpa is conservative and still uses his old flip phone.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A careful guess that is not too high or too low.
We made a conservative estimate of 50 guests, but 80 came.
3. Wanting little government change and lower taxes, in politics.
The conservative party wants to cut taxes.
4. Not showing off or too bright in style.
He wore a conservative gray suit to the interview.