idealism

[US]/aɪˈdiːəlɪzəm/
[UK]/aɪˈdiːəlɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. idealism, the belief in or pursuit of noble ideals, principles, or goals

Example Sentences

the idealism of youth.

Idealism is opposite to / from materialism.

their idealism has been battered.

Idealism was the glue that held our group together.

their idealism is tempered with realism.

idealism that was alloyed with political skill.

Their politics were a strange brew of idealism and self-interest.

They’re channelling the natural resources of youthful idealism into political action.

To some extent, it has something of conservatism complying with reality, and rejects idealism and transcendentalism.

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