Idealist Meaning
/aɪˈdilɪst/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who adheres to idealism.
nounSomeone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality.
Sentence Examples
I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.
Hooray! We have another dreamy, starry-eyed idealist to disenfranchise and oppress!
Scratch a cynic and you'll find a disappointed idealist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite facing many failures, the ____ continued to believe in a perfect world.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
An ____ often believes that people are fundamentally good and that a better world is always possible.
Word Origin & History
From French idéaliste, from Late Latin idealis (“ideal”), from Latin idea (“idea”), equivalent to ideal + -ist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite facing many failures, the ____ continued to believe in a perfect world.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
An ____ often believes that people are fundamentally good and that a better world is always possible.