conservatively

Definitions

In a manner that avoids excess, risk, or radical change.

With a tendency to favor traditional views and values.

In a way that estimates a quantity at a low or cautious level.

Examples

The company decided to estimate their quarterly earnings conservatively to avoid overpromising to investors.

She dressed conservatively for the formal business meeting to ensure she made a professional impression.

Synonyms

cautiously prudently moderately restrainedly traditionally guardedly carefully

Antonyms

recklessly boldly radically extravagantly liberally daringly impulsively