Idealist and Practical

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Idealist adjective - Having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality.

Usage example: an idealist attempt to make a go of a mom-and-pop hardware store on Main Street

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Practical is an antonym for idealist.

Nearby Words: ideal, idealistic, idealize, idealise, idealism

Practical adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.

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Idealist is an antonym for practical.

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