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pragmatic
This term describes a mindset focused on utility and results over ideology or abstract theory. It carries a positive connotation of efficiency and groundedness, suggesting a person who is willing to compromise on a perfect ideal to achieve a functional, real-world solution.
In professional or political contexts, it often contrasts with being idealistic or dogmatic. While an idealist pursues a goal based on how things should be, a pragmatic individual operates based on how things actually are, prioritizing the most viable path forward regardless of theoretical purity.
Meanings
Examples
We need to be pragmatic about the budget constraints.
He is a pragmatic leader who values results over ideology.
Let us take a more pragmatic view of the situation.
I think a pragmatic solution is better than a perfect one that never happens.
She made a pragmatic decision to sell the house and move closer to work.
It was a pragmatic choice based on the available resources.
Stop dreaming and be pragmatic for once.
The government adopted a pragmatic policy to stabilize the economy.
A pragmatic approach to learning a language is focusing on the most common words first.