Meaning & use
Conservatively
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In a cautious or moderate manner, avoiding risk or extremes.
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The analyst estimated conservatively that sales would grow by five percent.
She always dresses conservatively for job interviews.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in finance to describe cautious, low-risk estimates or investment strategies.
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radicallyrecklessly
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