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The idealist wanted every student to feel welcome.
What does Idealist mean?
An idealist believes things can be better or fairer.
Dictionary definition
A person who believes strongly in high goals or perfect possibilities.
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As an idealist, he believed the club could solve the problem together.
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The story contrasts an idealist with a practical thinker to show two different ways of planning.
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What does idealist mean?
An idealist believes strongly in ideals or better possibilities.
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Which word is closest in meaning to idealist?
Dreamer can be close because an idealist imagines what could be better.
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MeaningIdealist means An idealist believes things can be better or fairer.
ExampleExample: The idealist wanted every student to feel welcome.
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- eye · dee · uh · list
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- dee
- Ending
- list
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Synonyms
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cynicA person who expects selfish motives or bad outcomes.
realistA person who focuses on practical facts.
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Idealist word family
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idealist
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idealist
Base form.
noun
idealism
Belief in high goals or perfect possibilities.
adjective
idealistic
Guided by high hopes or ideals.
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