idealistic

[ ahy-dee-uh-lis-tik, ahy-dee-uh- ]
/ aɪˌdi əˈlɪs tɪk, ˌaɪ di ə- /
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adjective

of or relating to idealism or idealists.
Also i·de·al·is·ti·cal.

Origin of idealistic

First recorded in 1820–30; idealist + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM idealistic

Words nearby idealistic

ideal of pure reason, ideal point, ideal type, idealism, idealist, idealistic, ideality, idealization, idealize, idealized image, ideally

Words related to unidealistic

unvarnished, pragmatic, deadpan, down-to-earth, stoic, sober, factual, rational, sensible, efficient, businesslike, functional, feasible, sane, practicable, reasonable, workable, constructive, possible, hardheaded

Example sentences from the Web for unidealistic

  • That such an unidealistic enterprise should not flourish on American soil is worth noting.

    The Old Coast Road |Agnes Rothery