The senator's instincts have always tended conservative, in the older sense of the word. She is reluctant to disturb arrangements that work, even when their justifications no longer satisfy, and she has often broken with her party over what she takes to be unnecessary change.
As used in the text, what does the word "conservative" most nearly mean?
- A
right-wing in politics
- B
modestly dressed
- C
low estimate
- Dcheck_circle
cautious about change
Explanation
She is cautious about disturbing what works; "conservative" in the older, non-partisan sense means cautious about change, not specifically right-wing politics, low estimates, or modesty.