as in conservativeness
attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a radio talk show host who has become for many listeners the national voice of ultraconservatism
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conservatism
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The first is the inherent conservatism of human resources and finance departments, which tend to move slowly on technology adoption, especially for systems that handle sensitive employee data.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025 -
Yes, surprising numbers of Black and Hispanic voters also chose the Trump ticket in 2024 because of their conservatism on social issues.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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“Ultraconservatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultraconservatism. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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