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Opposite of advocating political or social changes and reforms associated with liberalism
Opposite of willing to depart from established opinions or conventions
Opposite of inclined to be generous or to share in abundance
Opposite of given, used, or occurring in generous amounts
Opposite of broadly construed or understood, not strictly literal or exact
Opposite of tolerant or accepting of diverse or foreign ideas or cultures
Opposite of kind or lenient, often to excess
“His parents were strict disciplinarians who often had unrealistic expectations.”
Opposite of noble and generous in spirit
Opposite of having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
Generous, giving something on a lavish scale
Opposite of gentle and kind in nature or disposition
Opposite of tolerant or accepting of the views or opinions of others
Opposite of not constrained by traditional or orthodox beliefs or behavior
“The director humorously portrays the clash between traditional values and modern life.”
Opposite of having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
Opposite of learned in the ways of civilized society
Opposite of of great size
“He carried his coins in a small leather pouch in his pocket.”
Opposite of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
(of a country) Opposite of having advanced infrastructure as well as social and economic systems
“Many people find developing countries to be appealing destinations for adventure.”
Opposite of having or including many small details or features
“The pamphlet provides only a concise description of the available features.”
Opposite of not strict or exact
“Polybius wrote a precise account of history following a chronological pattern of Olympiads.”
Opposite of casual or relaxed in nature
“Around strangers, he would be restrained when expressing his true opinions so as not to offend anyone.”
Opposite of familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Opposite of having or showing enthusiasm, affection, or kindness
“We were greeted by a pair of unfriendly staff members who were content with doing their jobs perfunctorily.”
Opposite of accommodating or permissive in nature
“No surprise then that writers so often prove such a stubborn, contrary lot.”
Opposite of an advocate of social reform
“Her tone was that of a conservative bemoaning the collapse of family values.”
Opposite of person or group favoring change
Opposite of a person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behavior or views
“He was a conformist to the conventionalities of the surroundings in which he was placed.”
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