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conservative

/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
noun
  1. A person who favors maintenance of the status quo.

    Similar: reactionary, right-winger, traditionalist

Synonymsreactionary, right-winger, traditionalist
adjective
  1. Cautious.

  2. Tending to resist change or innovation.

    "The curriculum committee at this university is extremely conservative."

  3. Based on pessimistic assumptions.

    "At a conservative estimate, growth may even be negative next year."

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