Pragmatist
noun
A person who solves problems in a logical way and based on practical thinking, instead of following rules or ideas.
He is a pragmatist who likes to deal with problems as they come.
Often appears as...
- practical pragmatist
- political pragmatist
noun
In philosophy, one who believes that the meaning of conceptions is to be sought in their practical bearings.
As a pragmatist, she believes in action and results rather than theory and doctrine.
Often appears as...
- pragmatist philosophy
- pragmatist approach
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Academic
noun
A person who solves problems in a logical way and based on practical thinking, instead of following rules or ideas.
He is a pragmatist who likes to deal with problems as they come.
Often appears as...
- practical pragmatist
- political pragmatist
noun
In philosophy, one who believes that the meaning of conceptions is to be sought in their practical bearings.
As a pragmatist, she believes in action and results rather than theory and doctrine.
Often appears as...
- pragmatist philosophy
- pragmatist approach
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Problem-solving focus
The term emphasizes solving real-life problems over theoretical concerns.
A pragmatist finds a workaround when the usual process fails.
Pro Tip 2/3Practical over idealistic
A pragmatist places practicality above idealistic visions, which they may see as impractical.
Despite the vision for utopia, the pragmatist planned achievable steps.
Pro Tip 3/3Adaptable in situations
Pragmatists adapt their approach based on the situation's demands, rather than sticking to fixed rules.
Facing the crisis, the pragmatist adapted the rules to ensure a quick resolution.
Pro Tip 1/3Problem-solving focus
The term emphasizes solving real-life problems over theoretical concerns.
A pragmatist finds a workaround when the usual process fails.
Pro Tip 2/3Practical over idealistic
A pragmatist places practicality above idealistic visions, which they may see as impractical.
Despite the vision for utopia, the pragmatist planned achievable steps.
Pro Tip 3/3Adaptable in situations
Pragmatists adapt their approach based on the situation's demands, rather than sticking to fixed rules.
Facing the crisis, the pragmatist adapted the rules to ensure a quick resolution.
Pro Tip 1/3Problem-solving focus
The term emphasizes solving real-life problems over theoretical concerns.
A pragmatist finds a workaround when the usual process fails.
Pro Tip 2/3Practical over idealistic
A pragmatist places practicality above idealistic visions, which they may see as impractical.
Despite the vision for utopia, the pragmatist planned achievable steps.
Pro Tip 3/3Adaptable in situations
Pragmatists adapt their approach based on the situation's demands, rather than sticking to fixed rules.
Facing the crisis, the pragmatist adapted the rules to ensure a quick resolution.
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I'm a pragmatist, fully aware of the many challenges and horrors we are facing. But through my own personal experience, if it is at all helpful, I can assure you that walking through this forest of horrors, going on this journey, wherever it may lead, if you choose to invest in hope,
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3 Lessons on Hope in...
I'm a pragmatist, fully aware of the many challenges and horrors we are facing. But through my own personal experience, if it is at all helpful, I can assure you that walking through this forest of horrors, going on this journey, wherever it may lead, if you choose to invest in hope,
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Kerry James Marshall
American Artist
A close friend of mine described me as a radical pragmatist. I embrace this no-nonsense distinction wholeheartedly. It is a character trait that matches the sense of myself I've had from as far back as I can remember. I am not one who goes in much for magical thinking. I don't believe in destiny, fate, or things like divine guidance, either.
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Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis
British Politician
Despite my deep misgivings about austerity and the harm it would do, I agreed to chair the national infrastructure commission under a Tory government, because I believed that delivering infrastructure investment could help build a brighter future for businesses and families. I am a pragmatist. I do what works.
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Eugene Jarecki
American Director
Reagan is held up to us as an example of never raising taxes. Correction: Reagan raised taxes six of his eight years as president. Why? He was a pragmatist, not doctrinaire. He saw problems emerging, and when his policies faltered he changed his views. Flexibility, not rigidity.
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Stephanie Winston Wolkoff
American Designer
Melania's a pragmatist, Melania always - you know, if you can't control people's emotions then why even worry about it. And that's how she lived her life and that is what she stood by every day.
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Kenneth Cole
American Designer
I'm a pragmatist, and I don't like gratuitous fashion - in fact, there's not that much gratuitous anything in my life.
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Vermin Supreme
American Artist
Everyone's a mixed bag. I'm a utopian social anarchist, but I'm also a pragmatist.
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Fisher Stevens
American Actor
I use that as my responsibility on the show, to be the pragmatist.
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Guy Kawasaki
American Businessman
I don't take myself that seriously. I'm a pragmatist.
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Enrique Pena Nieto
Mexican Statesman
My only definition is that I am a pragmatist.
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Laura Lang
American Businesswoman
I'm not a Pollyanna; I'm a pragmatist.
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Kerry James Marshall
American Artist
A close friend of mine described me as a radical pragmatist. I embrace this no-nonsense distinction wholeheartedly. It is a character trait that matches the sense of myself I've had from as far back as I can remember. I am not one who goes in much for magical thinking. I don't believe in destiny, fate, or things like divine guidance, either.
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Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis
British Politician
Despite my deep misgivings about austerity and the harm it would do, I agreed to chair the national infrastructure commission under a Tory government, because I believed that delivering infrastructure investment could help build a brighter future for businesses and families. I am a pragmatist. I do what works.
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Eugene Jarecki
American Director
Reagan is held up to us as an example of never raising taxes. Correction: Reagan raised taxes six of his eight years as president. Why? He was a pragmatist, not doctrinaire. He saw problems emerging, and when his policies faltered he changed his views. Flexibility, not rigidity.
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Stephanie Winston Wolkoff
American Designer
Melania's a pragmatist, Melania always - you know, if you can't control people's emotions then why even worry about it. And that's how she lived her life and that is what she stood by every day.
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Kenneth Cole
American Designer
I'm a pragmatist, and I don't like gratuitous fashion - in fact, there's not that much gratuitous anything in my life.
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Vermin Supreme
American Artist
Everyone's a mixed bag. I'm a utopian social anarchist, but I'm also a pragmatist.
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Fisher Stevens
American Actor
I use that as my responsibility on the show, to be the pragmatist.
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Guy Kawasaki
American Businessman
I don't take myself that seriously. I'm a pragmatist.
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Enrique Pena Nieto
Mexican Statesman
My only definition is that I am a pragmatist.
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Laura Lang
American Businesswoman
I'm not a Pollyanna; I'm a pragmatist.
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