Pragmatic
Definition: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical rather than idealistic (adjective)
Example: The pragmatic manager chose the affordable solution over the idealistic one.
Synonyms: practical, realistic, sensible
Antonyms: idealistic, impractical, utopian
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Questions about Pragmatic
What does “Pragmatic” mean?
Pragmatic (adjective) means dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical rather than idealistic
How do you use “Pragmatic” in a sentence?
The pragmatic manager chose the affordable solution over the idealistic one.
What are synonyms of “Pragmatic”?
Words with a similar meaning to Pragmatic include practical, realistic, sensible. Opposites include idealistic, impractical, utopian.
Is “Pragmatic” a test vocabulary word?
Yes — Pragmatic appears in ISEE Middle Level, ISEE Upper Level, ISEE Lower Level, General Vocabulary, SSAT Upper Level, GRE Vocabulary Prep, GMAT Vocabulary Prep, LSAT Vocabulary Prep, SSAT Middle Level, SAT Vocabulary Prep, ACT Vocabulary Prep on Vocab Voyage, and you can practise it free with a 3-question quiz on this page.