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

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.

From Salon

"It's not being looked at as a crazy thing," Zug said of some ultraconservative state lawmakers' approach to the legislation.

From Salon

Christian nationalism is often characterized as a white evangelical movement, but it would be nowhere without ultraconservative Catholics.

From Salon

Even if Senate Republicans strike a deal with Senator Debbie Stabenow, any agreement would face hurdles in the House, where ultraconservatives’ long-standing opposition makes passage under suspension of the rules unlikely.

From Salon

Hochman, who ran as an independent in a race during which Gascón repeatedly tried to paint him as an ultraconservative, scoffed at the idea that partisanship had anything to do with Tuesday’s results.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• archconservative 
• conservative 
• regressive 
• right-wing