Definition of idealist
1 a
:an adherent of a philosophical theory of idealism
b
:an artist or author who advocates or practices idealism in art or writing
2
:one guided by ideals;
especially
:one that places ideals before practical considerations
someone who believes that very good things can be achieved, often when this does not seem likely to others
(Cambridge Dictionary)
An idealist is someone who envisions an ideal world rather than the real one. Some people consider idealists to be naive, impractical, and out of touch with reality. Idealists think that striving for perfection makes the world a better place.
The main root of idealist is "ideal," which comes from the Latin word idea.
As an idealist, you think everyone should act in the best interest of
the group. Ideally, everyone would agree with you, but the unfortunate
reality is that lots of people act solely in their own self-interest.
Words that are related to idealist include "idealize," "idealism," and "ideally."
someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
(vocabulary.com)
1.
a person who cherishes or pursues high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.
2.
a visionary or impractical person.
3.
a person who represents things as they might or should be rather than as they are:
My friend is an idealist, who somehow thinks that we always agree.
4.
a writer or artist who treats subjects imaginatively.
5.
a person who accepts the doctrines of philosophical idealism, as by representing things in an ideal form, or as they might or should be rather than as they are.
Word story
Originally the term idealist applied to followers of any philosophical school of thought (often called idealism ) which emphasized the role of ideas in explaining reality. Over time, the meaning of the term broadened to include first anyone strongly guided by an ideal, and then those who believed, often unrealistically, in something that might be unattainable—which is probably
(dictionary.com)
