ultraconservative

[uhl-truh-kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv]

adjective

1. extremely conservative, especially in politics.

noun

1. an ultraconservative person or group.

ultraconservative

/ ˌʌltrəkənˈsɜːvətɪv /

adjective

1. highly reactionary

noun

1. a reactionary person

Other Word Forms

• ultraconservatism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultraconservative¹

ultra- + conservative

Example Sentences

"The hijab is the first bastion of Iranian women's Islamic identity. If this bastion collapses, other cultural and heritage elements will gradually collapse in turn," the ultraconservative Kayhan daily warned on Thursday.

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At a rival campaign rally, the ultraconservative Kast reiterated his vision of a country where those living in fear are criminals while "citizens walk about freely."

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To carry out her vision, McMahon has brought on at least 20 political appointees from ultraconservative think tanks and advocacy groups eager to de-emphasize public schools, which have educated students for roughly 200 years.

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“From his hair, to his sputter, to his strut, Penn makes a clown show out of hypocritical ultraconservative piety,” says Amy Nicholson.

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But that win is also drawing increased scrutiny to Earle-Sears, an ultraconservative Marine veteran, and her touting of endorsements from a slew of clergy who have espoused anti-LGBTQ+ views.

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Related Words

• archconservative 
• conservative 
• regressive 
• right-wing