pragmatist
noun · adjectiveB2Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Danh từ
noun- 1.
One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
A pragmatist would never plant such a messy tree, but I like its flowers.
- 2.
One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
I'm not a thief, I am a pragmatist. I need this bread to feed my family.
We cannot trust him not to lie for his own gain: he's an opportunist and a pragmatist.
- 3.
One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs is the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consists in the actions they entail, successfully leading a believer to their goals.
- 4.
(politics) An advocate of pragmatism.
- 5.
(uncommon)(linguistics, uncommon) One who studies pragmatics.
Đồng nghĩa: pragmatician
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
(politics) Advocating pragmatism.
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