CEFR B2

idealistic

adjective

Meaning

Believing that one can achieve a perfect or ideal way of living, often without considering practical difficulties.

Examples

He was an idealistic young man who wanted to change the world.
Her idealistic views on politics were often criticized as unrealistic.

Synonyms: optimistic, visionary, utopian, chimerical

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idealistic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /aɪˈdiːəlɪstɪk/

Definition

Believing that one can achieve a perfect or ideal way of living, often without considering practical difficulties.

Examples

He was an idealistic young man who wanted to change the world.
Her idealistic views on politics were often criticized as unrealistic.
The novel explores the struggles of an idealistic protagonist against a corrupt system.

How to Use idealistic

idealistic about (prepositional phrase): Having an idealistic belief or expectation concerning something. — "She was idealistic about the future of the company."
idealistic young (collocation): Describing a young person who holds idealistic beliefs. — "The idealistic young activist fought for social justice."

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