Associations to the word «Pragmatist»
Noun
Adjective
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
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.