WordVale

pragmatic

/prægˈmætɪk/  ·  say it: prag·MAT·ik

dealing with things practically rather than idealistically

In Sophisticated Everyday

practical rather than idealistic

In Personality & Character

In more detail

1. (adjective) dealing with things in a practical way, based on actual situations and results rather than theories or ideas

2. (adjective) concerning the practical effects or consequences of something

Examples

• 1. The pragmatic approach is to fix the problem now rather than wait for the perfect solution.
• 2. We need to make pragmatic decisions that will actually improve people's lives.

Nearby in Sophisticated Everyday

ubiquitous, meticulous, ephemeral, nuance, candid