Synonyms of conservatism

conservatism

noun

kən-ˈsər-və-ˌti-zəm 

as in conservativeness

attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions

the state's well-known conservatism means that progressive legislation always has an uphill battle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conservativeness
• traditionalism
• ultraconservatism
• reactionaryism
• neoconservatism
• Toryism
• bigotry
• die-hardism
• illiberalism
• fogeyism
• conventionalism
• fogyism
• conventionality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberalism
• progressivism
• neoliberalism
• radicalism
• extremism
• liberalness
• open-mindedness
• broad-mindedness
• nonconformity
• unorthodoxy
• nonconformism
• unconventionalism

Examples of conservatism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Locke’s raucous conservatism, however, is not the only reason for his ubiquity on social media; like many Pentecostals before him, Locke has an instinct for celebrity culture, mass media, and business. —Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 19 Aug. 2024

Before serving as governor, Walker got his start in politics in 1993, when he was elected to the state assembly with a platform that focused on fiscal conservatism. —Rachel Hale, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2024

But for some, the label has a connotation of political conservatism and emphasizes a connection to Spain. —Fernanda Figueroa, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2024

But continuous election denialism and disinterest in John McCain-style conservatism has some Arizonan Republicans questioning their support. —Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024