Idealist

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪ.diə.lɪst/

Definitions of idealist

noun a person who cherishes or pursues high or noble principles, purposes, goals, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 She is an idealist who believes in the goodness of people.

A2 As an idealist, he always sees the best in every situation.

B1 The young idealist joined the organization to make a positive impact on society.

B2 The idealist's vision for a better world inspired many to join the cause.

C1 The seasoned idealist never lost faith in the possibility of achieving world peace.

C2 The renowned idealist's theories continue to influence modern philosophy.

Examples of idealist in a Sentence

formal The young politician was known for being an idealist, always striving to create a better world.

informal My friend is such an idealist, always talking about changing the world.

slang Don't be such an idealist, the world doesn't work like that.

figurative In the world of business, being an idealist can sometimes be a disadvantage.

Grammatical Forms of idealist

• past tense: idealized
• plural: idealists
• comparative: more idealistic
• superlative: most idealistic
• present tense: idealizes
• future tense: will idealize
• perfect tense: has idealized
• continuous tense: is idealizing
• singular: idealist
• positive degree: idealistic
• infinitive: to idealize
• gerund: idealizing
• participle: idealized

Origin and Evolution of idealist

First Known Use: 1756 year

Language of Origin: German/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'idealist' originated from the German word 'Idealist', which was derived from the Latin word 'idea' meaning 'idea' or 'concept'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person who adheres to or advocates idealism, the word 'idealist' has evolved to also refer to someone who is unrealistic or impractical in their beliefs or goals.