Unidealistic

Pronunciation: /ʌn.aɪˌdiːəˈlɪstɪk/

Definitions of unidealistic

adjective describing someone or something that is not idealistic or realistic

Example Sentences

A1 She was unidealistic in her approach to finding a solution.

A2 The character in the story was portrayed as unidealistic, always looking for shortcuts.

B1 His unidealistic view of the world often clashed with the optimism of his friends.

B2 The politician's unidealistic policies were criticized for lacking vision.

C1 The artist's unidealistic perspective on art challenged traditional norms.

C2 Despite his unidealistic beliefs, he was respected for his pragmatism in decision-making.

Examples of unidealistic in a Sentence

formal The politician's unidealistic approach to governance was met with criticism from the public.

informal I don't think he's very unidealistic when it comes to making decisions.

slang She's so unidealistic, always looking out for herself first.

figurative His unidealistic mindset was like a dark cloud hanging over the team's morale.

Grammatical Forms of unidealistic

• past tense: unidealized
• plural: unidealistics
• comparative: more unidealistic
• superlative: most unidealistic
• present tense: unidealizes
• future tense: will unidealize
• perfect tense: has unidealized
• continuous tense: is unidealizing
• singular: unidealistic
• positive degree: unidealistic
• infinitive: to unidealize
• gerund: unidealizing
• participle: unidealized

Origin and Evolution of unidealistic

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unidealistic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'idealistic' which refers to the belief in or pursuit of noble principles, often unrealistically. It is used to describe something that is not in accordance with idealistic principles.

Evolution of the word: The term 'unidealistic' has been used to contrast with the concept of idealism, highlighting a lack of adherence to idealistic beliefs. Over time, the word has been consistently used in English language to express a pragmatic view or a departure from idealistic ideologies.