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Meaning of idealistic
having a belief or attitude that the world or people should be better than they really are
Etymology of idealistic
The word "idealistic" comes from the noun "ideal", which originated in the 15th century from the Old French "idéal", derived from the Latin "idealis", meaning "of or relating to ideas"
The term "idealistic" emerged in the 18th century to describe a person who has high and often unrealistic expectations or ideals
Synonyms
optimistic
hopeful
utopian
romantic
quixotic
unrealistic
dreamy
visionary
imaginative
enthusiastic
passionate
dedicated
committed
principled
high-minded
noble
altruistic
selfless
humanitarian
philanthropic
ideal
perfect
flawless
faultless
unpractical
impractical
unrealistic
starry-eyed
naive
innocent
credulous
gullible
trusting
confident
sanguine
cheerful
buoyant
positive
expectant
aspiring
ambitious
adventurous
daring
chivalrous
heroic
legendary
mythical
fanciful
fictional
illusory
delusional
fancied
imaginary
idealized
romanticized
glorified
exaggerated
inflated
grandiose
lofty
elevated
rarefied
refined
cultured
sophisticated
enlightened
inspired
exalted
sublime
transcendent
ethereal
otherworldly
Definitions
- Having a belief or attitude that the world or people should be better than they really are
- * Having high and often unrealistic expectations or ideals
- * Having a strong sense of morality and justice, and a desire to make the world a better place
Usage Examples
- She was an idealistic young woman who wanted to change the world
- * He had an idealistic view of love and relationships
- * The idealistic politician promised to eradicate poverty and inequality
Antonyms
pessimistic
hopeless
cynical
realistic
practical
pragmatic
down-to-earth
hard-nosed
worldly
jaded
disillusioned
cynical
skeptical
doubtful
uncertain
hesitant
equivocal
ambiguous
vague
unclear
uncommitted
unprincipled
selfish
materialistic
hedonistic
nihilistic
fatalistic
defeatist
apathetic
indifferent
unconcerned
uninterested