Synonyms of pragmatic
6 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for pragmatic is down-to-earth. Other synonyms of pragmatic are political. The opposite of pragmatic is idealistic.
Synonyms and similar words for pragmatic
adjectivePractical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
- down-to-earthPractical; realistic; pragmatic.
- functional
- practical
- utilitarian
- realistic
- political
Opposite of pragmatic
adjectiveMore antonyms
- idealisticOf or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism.
Meaning of pragmatic
- adjective Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
- adjective Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.
- adjective Relating to the field of pragmatics.
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Questions about synonyms of pragmatic
- What is another word for pragmatic?
- Pragmatic has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as down-to-earth and political.
- What is the opposite of pragmatic?
- The opposite of pragmatic is idealistic.
- What does pragmatic mean?
- Pragmatic means practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
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