Idealist
Idealist noun - One whose conduct is guided more by the image of perfection than by the real world.
Usage example: an idealist sees the best in everyone, regardless of how they behave
Pragmatist is an antonym for idealist in who believes in perfection topic.
Pragmatist
Pragmatist noun - An adherent of philosophical pragmatism.
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Synonyms for Pragmatist
Idealist is an antonym for pragmatist.
Both words in one sentence
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Damon is the snarky, hotheaded, impulsive pragmatist Sociopathic Hero to Stefan's milder, thoughtful, (sometime) idealist Friendly Neighbourhood Vampire.
Source: Sibling Yin-Yang - He was the realist/pragmatist/cynical foil for Willy Brandt, the big idealist, which is reflected in another of his nicknames, "der Macher" (the doer or go-getter).
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This is made more amusing with the English voice cast, where they both feature Yuri Lowenthal as a passionate idealist and Johnny Yong Bosch as a calculating, sometimes Necessarily Evil pragmatist, as main cast members whose ideals clash with each other.
Source: Fandom Rivalry
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