conservatism
nounA preference for preserving established institutions and traditions and approaching change cautiously.
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A preference for preserving established institutions and traditions and approaching change cautiously.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsReadily noticeable or attracting attention.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsGrossly insensitive, coarse, or unrefined.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSeriously weakening strength or ability.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsDone consciously and intentionally, often after consideration.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsExceptionally and conspicuously bad.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsObviously and seriously wrong or offensive.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo display something conspicuously in order to impress.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo grow vigorously, develop well, or achieve success.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsRecklessly bold despite obvious danger or difficulty.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo make poor or seriously reduce available resources.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSeeming to continue endlessly.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsShowing a lack of solemn respect for something usually treated seriously.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsGrossly offensive or indecent, especially in language or sexual expression.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSeriously harmful, especially in a gradual or less obvious way.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsExaggeratedly self-important or ceremonious.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTrying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than justified.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsVery attentive to details of conduct, rules, or formalities.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo formally withdraw a previously stated belief or claim.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo withdraw a statement or claim previously made.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA statement withdrawing or correcting something previously asserted.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsCarelessly untidy in appearance, habits, or work.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsNot yet settled or certain; offered cautiously for consideration.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsDisloyal or deceptive; also dangerously unreliable or difficult to navigate.
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