CEFR C1

idealism

noun

Meaning

The practice of pursuing high or noble principles, goals, or standards, often in disregard of practical considerations.

Examples

His youthful idealism led him to volunteer for causes that others dismissed as impossible.
The political movement was fueled by a wave of idealism among the university students.

Synonyms: hope, vision, optimism, perfectionism, quixotism

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idealism (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /aɪˈdiːəlɪzəm/

Definition

The practice of pursuing high or noble principles, goals, or standards, often in disregard of practical considerations.

Examples

His youthful idealism led him to volunteer for causes that others dismissed as impossible.
The political movement was fueled by a wave of idealism among the university students.
She eventually traded her early idealism for a more pragmatic approach to business.

How to Use idealism

idealism vs realism (collocation): The constant tension between pursuing ideals and accepting practical realities. — "The history of the organization is a story of the constant struggle between idealism and realism."

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