Korean word

보수적

Pronunciation

Romanizationposujeok

Meaning

  • adjectiveconservative

Example

그 가게는 보수적인 옷이 많다.keu ka ge neun po su jeo gin o si man ta

The store has lots of conservative clothing.

Illustration for 보수적 (conservative)

More examples

정치 문제에 대해 그는 보수적인 견해를 자주 밝힌다.cheong chi mun je e tae hae keu neun po su jeo gin kyeon hae reul cha ju pal kin da

He often expresses conservative views on political issues.

Core concept

Choosing a familiar and orderly style instead of a bold or showy one.

Common phrases

  • 보수적인 태도po su jeo gin tae do

    conservative attitude

  • 보수적인 입장po su jeo gin ip jjang

    conservative stance

  • 보수적인 성향po su jeo gin seong hyang

    conservative tendency

Similar words

무난한munanhan: A plain, dependable option that draws little attention and feels safe to choose.
단정한tanjeonghan: Having a neat, well-groomed appearance, especially in clothing or personal presentation.
차분한chabunhan: Being calm and composed in manner, mood, or atmosphere.

Definition in Korean

옷차림·인테리어·취향 등 외형적 선택에서 화려함보다 단정하고 전통적인 스타일을 선호하는 성향을 나타내는 형용사ot cha rim in te ri eo chwi hyang teung oe hyeong jeok seon tae ge seo hwa ryeo ham bo da tan jeong ha go cheon tong jeo gin seu ta i reul seon ho ha neun seong hyang eul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

It is formed from 보수 (bosu, "preserving established ways") and the adjective-forming suffix 적 (jeok, "related to"), extending the idea of protecting established ways to personal style.

Usage tips

  • English learners may first connect conservative with politics, but clothing and design contexts can use it for a restrained, traditional look.

Opposites

  • 진보적chinbojeokprogressiveadjective

Related words

  • 보수주의posujuuiconservatismnoun
  • 보수주의자posujuuijaconservativenoun
  • 보수적으로posujeogeuroconservativelyadverb

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