ultraconservative

/ˌʌltrəkənˈsʌrvətɪv/
IPA guide

Other forms: ultraconservatives

Definitions of ultraconservative
  1. adjective
    extremely conservative
    synonyms:
    conservative
    resistant to change
  2. noun
    an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism
    synonyms: extreme right-winger, reactionary
    see moresee less
    types:
    Bourbon
    a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
    Blimp, Colonel Blimp
    any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low)
    type of:
    conservative, conservativist
    a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘ultraconservative'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of gold-punch.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family