Synonyms for idealism
aɪˈdi əˌlɪz əmide·al·ism

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1. idealismnoun

   Synonyms:
   philosophical idealism

   Antonyms:
   materialism

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1. idealismnoun

   (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality

   Synonyms:
   high-mindedness, noble-mindedness

2. idealismnoun

   impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are

   Synonyms:
   high-mindedness, noble-mindedness

3. high-mindedness, idealism, noble-mindednessnoun

   elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued

   Synonyms:
   high-mindedness, noble-mindedness

Matched Categories

1. • Impracticality
   • Nobility
   • Philosophical Doctrine
   • Philosophy

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1. List of paraphrases for "idealism":

   idealist, ideal

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1. David T. Wolf:

   Idealism is what precedes experience cynicism is what follows.

2. Daniel Kok:

   I didn't hire Abraha out of starry-eyed-idealism but because he is qualified, enthusiastic and eager to work.

3. Carl Gustav Jung:

   Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism.

4. George Pagoulatos:

   Greece already has first-hand experience of economic populism and is now rejecting it, making a turn towards pragmatism, the vote in 2015 was one of hope, of desperation. Then the idealism collapsed. Now people are focusing on who they believe can deliver.

5. Brad Bird:

   People know (Clooney) for his humanitarian work and that he is willing to step out and take an unpopular stand if he believes it is right, and that is good for this character because the character Frank is an idealist and it is about struggling with idealism too.