conservatively
/kənˈsɜrvətɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that is careful, moderate, or avoids risk, especially in spending or estimating.
- He always dresses conservatively, wearing plain suits and ties.
- She conservatively estimated that the project would take three months.
- The company conservatively invested only in low-risk bonds.
- In a way that follows traditional social or political views.
- She voted conservatively in the last election, supporting traditional family values.
- The community tends to think conservatively about changes to local laws.
- The newspaper's editorial board leans conservatively on most issues.
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