ultraconservative
/ˌʌl.trə.kənˈsɜːr.və.tɪv/
ADJECTIVE
1. Extremely traditional and resistant to change
Strongly favoring the preservation of established customs, traditional values, conventional beliefs, and existing social arrangements, while strongly opposing new ideas or significant changes.
1.1. Social and cultural beliefs
Used to describe individuals, attitudes, or communities that strongly uphold traditional customs, conventional moral standards, and established cultural practices while resisting social or cultural changes.
Synonyms
- ultratraditional
- extremely conservative
- traditionalist
- hardline
- reactionary
- orthodox
- conventionalist
- old-fashioned
- traditional
Antonyms
- progressive
- liberal
- radical
- reformist
- innovative
- unconventional
- modernist
Examples
- The ultraconservative community opposed changes to its longstanding cultural traditions.
- Her ultraconservative views influenced her attitude toward modern social practices.
Related Words
1.2. Political ideology and policies
Used to describe politicians, political groups, or policies that strongly support traditional political institutions, established authority, limited government intervention in certain areas, or hardline conservative positions while opposing substantial political and social reforms.
Synonyms
- hardline conservative
- extreme conservative
- right-wing
- reactionary
- archconservative
- ultrarightist
- traditionalist
- die-hard conservative
Antonyms
Examples
- The ultraconservative politician rejected the proposed legislation because it challenged established institutions.
- The party attracted ultraconservative voters who opposed major political reforms.
Related Words
- conservatism
- right-wing politics
- political traditionalism
- political ideology
- status quo
- government policy
- political establishment
1.3. Religious beliefs and practices
Used to describe people, institutions, or interpretations that adhere exceptionally strictly to established religious doctrines, orthodox teachings, traditional practices, and conventional interpretations of religious texts.
Synonyms
- orthodox
- fundamentalist
- traditionalist
- strict
- dogmatic
- doctrinaire
- hardline
- puritanical
Antonyms
- liberal
- progressive
- reformist
- modernist
- unorthodox
- nonconformist
Examples
- The ultraconservative religious group maintained strict adherence to its traditional teachings.
- His ultraconservative interpretation of religious doctrine left little room for theological reform.