CEFR B1

Idealist

noun

Meaning

A person who believes in and pursues high principles, goals, or standards, often to an impractical extent.

Examples

As an idealist, he always tried to see the best in people.
The politician was criticized for being an idealist with no grasp of reality.

Synonyms: dreamer, visionary, optimist, Utopian

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Idealist (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /aɪˈdiːəlɪst/

Definition

A person who believes in and pursues high principles, goals, or standards, often to an impractical extent.

Examples

As an idealist, he always tried to see the best in people.
The politician was criticized for being an idealist with no grasp of reality.
She was an idealist who dreamed of a world without war.

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