Associations to the word «Pragmatist»

Wiktionary

PRAGMATIST, noun. One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
PRAGMATIST, noun. One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
PRAGMATIST, noun. One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs are the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consist in the actions they entail successfully leading a believer to their goals.

Dictionary definition

PRAGMATIST, noun. An adherent of philosophical pragmatism.
PRAGMATIST, noun. A person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy