cardinal virtue
nounOne of the four traditional virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
One of four traditional virtues
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Clear all filtersOne of the four traditional virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
One of four traditional virtues
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A preference for preserving established institutions and traditions and approaching change cautiously.
Preference for established practice
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Following established practices or commonly accepted ideas.
Following an established habit or usual practice.
Following usual practice
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Traditionally describing a man or boy as having qualities considered feminine; often disparaging.
Requiring little skill and traditionally assigned low status.
Conforming to established beliefs, practices, or methods.
Following accepted practice
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Strongly opposing change and seeking a return to earlier social or political arrangements.
Strongly committed to preserving established practices or resisting change.
Strongly resistant to change
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Departing from customary practices or accepted expectations.
Departing from usual or traditionally accepted methods or beliefs.
Departing from accepted methods
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