Opposite of a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
“He was a realist, a pragmatist who saw little sense in advocating all-out attack if there were no players to execute it.”
Opposite of one who predicts the future using magic, intuition or intelligence
Opposite of a person who introduces new methods, ideas or concepts
Opposite of one who has optimistic thoughts or ideas of the future
Opposite of having knowledge or awareness of future events
“Both of these notions are simplistic and ahistorical, and I'll try to argue that they're shortsighted.”
Opposite of existing only in the realms of one's imagination
“Has anyone ever seen an actual Yeti?”
Opposite of idealistic or romantic in one's perception of something
“A dogface who waded ashore at Normandy and fought at the Battle of Bastogne gives us with realistic detail a horrifying sense of the firefight.”
Opposite of involving visions of the future based on imagination, creativity or wisdom
“It was that this is a thoroughly unimaginative, mean-spirited, and even, dare I say, anti-human idea.”
Opposite of existing only in the realms of one's imagination
Opposite of having the desire to do idealistic deeds without pragmatism
Opposite of of, involving, or existing only as a fanciful idea
“I am constantly advised by my parents to have realistic expectations of my salary in the first year of employment.”
Opposite of obsessively concerned with something
Opposite of having or showing an accurate and deep understanding
“Her pedestrian, low-brow, unperceptive prose has struck a chord with the so-bad-it's-good brigade.”
Opposite of so far advanced as to appear to be from the future
Opposite of difficult to believe or unlikely to happen
“Good writers have an eye and an ear for a lively and believable anecdote that can make their points both memorable and compact.”
Opposite of excessively sentimental or emotional
(of a plan or piece of work) Opposite of difficult to achieve, requiring great effort or ability
“For those who want to keep their grilling simple and fun, Weber has just released two new cookbooks filled with quick and easy recipes.”
Opposite of wise in personal, professional or business dealings
“He was an incapable businessman prone to making bad decisions.”
Opposite of built or designed with a high level of creativity or knowledge
“The entrepreneur presented his vision of a product that was highly unimaginative, drawing scorn from the would-be investors.”
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