CONSERVATIVENESS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

conservativeness

noun

Definition of conservativeness

as in conservatism

attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions the judge is noted for his gentlemanly politeness and his judicial conservativeness

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In Tehran’s sprawling Grand Bazaar, long a center of conservatism in Iranian politics and still an economic force within the country, there was a heavy police presence and some expressed frustration at the value of Iran’s currency, the rial.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
The incarnation of transactional conservatism, Bhumjaithai now controls every major mechanism of the state.

— Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of conservatism

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Davis, who studies soccer history, says American fans are typically not so caught up in soccer traditionalism and are more rapid adopters of technological change.

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 17 July 2026
The alpine traditionalism on display at Heididorf notwithstanding, Switzerland is among the most cosmopolitan nations in Europe.

— Jessi Jezewska Stevens, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

Definition of traditionalism

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