pragmatist

pragmatist englannista suomeksi

1. pragmatisti

0. Substantiivi

pragmatist englanniksi

1. One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.

''A pragmatist would never plant such a messy tree, but I like its flowers.''

2. One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.

''I'm not a thief, I am a pragmatist. I need this bread to feed my family.''

''We cannot trust him not to lie for his own gain: he's an opportunist and a pragmatist.''

3. One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs is the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consists in the actions they entail, successfully leading a believer to their goals.

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5. An advocate of pragmatism.

6. one who studies pragmatics.

7. Advocating pragmatism.

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