(a) Inclination to preserve something unchanged; conservatism. (b) Reservedness; = reservation, n. 8. Cf. reservance, n. 2.

More generally: an outlook or ideology with similar principles to those of the Tories (esp. in sense Tory, n. 3b); conservatism. Often somewhat de…

The fact or quality of being unprogressive; lack of progressiveness.

The holding of conservative principles; the tendency to resist great or sudden change, esp. in politics; adherence to traditional values and ideas…

The state or condition of being a fossil (fossil, n. 3a); esp. resistance to new ideas, methods, etc.; out-of-dateness, stagnation.

Esp. in politics: a policy of maintaining an avowed policy or stance, instead of considering proposals for change or reform.

A deprecated adherence to and regard for the traditions and values of the past, esp. in the arts. Chiefly opposed to futurism.

Also luddism. More generally, intense dislike of or opposition to technological innovation.

= Luddism, n.