Conservative

/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:24 pts12 letters

Definition of Conservative

noun

A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

adjective

Cautious.
Tending to resist change or innovation.
"The curriculum committee at this university is extremely conservative."
Based on pessimistic assumptions.
"At a conservative estimate, growth may even be negative next year."
Supporting some combination of fiscal, political or social conservatism.
Relating to the Conservative Party.

Anagrams of Conservative

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "conservative":

10-LETTER WORDS

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9-LETTER WORDS

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8-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "conservative" and rearranging:

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Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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