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Pragmatic

/præˈɡmætɪk/
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(adj) Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.

I have been told that I am pragmatic, and I am.
I agree on an emotional level, but on the pragmatic level I disagree.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager took a ____ approach, focusing on what could realistically be achieved within the deadline.

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