idealistic
idealistisch – idealistischer – am idealistischsten
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idealistic
Shaped by high ideals and the belief that a better world is possible. Idealistic people strongly base their actions on such values.
Sie ist idealistisch und setzt sich für soziale Gerechtigkeit ein.
She is idealistic and advocates for social justice.
idealistic
Not sufficiently oriented toward actual conditions and therefore often difficult to put into practice; unrealistic or dreamy.
Der Plan klingt idealistisch, lässt sich aber unter den gegebenen Umständen kaum umsetzen.
The plan sounds idealistic, but it can hardly be implemented under the given circumstances.
idealist (in philosophy)
Relating to philosophical idealism, according to which reality is determined primarily by the mind, consciousness, or ideas.
Im Seminar beschäftigen wir uns mit der idealistischen Philosophie in Deutschland.
In the seminar, we are studying German idealist philosophy.
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'Idealistisch' (idealistic) belongs to the word family of 'Ideal' (ideal) and describes an orientation toward high ideals and values. The ending '-istisch' forms an adjective here that expresses this orientation.
Seine idealistische Haltung motiviert ihn, sich ehrenamtlich zu engagieren.
His idealistic attitude motivates him to volunteer.
When 'idealistisch' (idealistic) refers to a person, attitude, or commitment, it usually concerns an orientation toward values. When it refers to a plan, idea, or demand, the focus is often on the difficulty of putting it into practice.
Die idealistische Studentin glaubt an eine gerechtere Gesellschaft.
The idealistic student believes in a fairer society.
Der idealistische Plan scheitert wahrscheinlich an den hohen Kosten.
The idealistic plan will probably fail because of the high costs.
In the sense of an attitude guided by values, 'idealistisch' (idealistic) is often used with people, ideals, and commitment. Typical collocations include 'idealistische Menschen' (idealistic people), 'idealistische Ziele' (idealistic goals), and 'idealistisch handeln' (to act idealistically).
Er verfolgt seine idealistischen Ziele trotz vieler Rückschläge.
He pursues his idealistic goals despite many setbacks.
When used with plans or ideas, 'idealistisch' (idealistic) often indicates that important practical conditions have not been sufficiently considered. The question is often whether something can be achieved under the given circumstances.
Die idealistische Forderung berücksichtigt die finanziellen Grenzen der Gemeinde nicht.
The idealistic demand does not take the municipality's financial limits into account.
