Synonyms of ideological

ideological

adjective

variants also ideologic

as in philosophical

of, relating to, or adhering to the characteristic set of ideas and beliefs of a group or a political party

As a politician, she was not very ideological, preferring to consider all points of view rather than stick to the party line.

Despite their ideological differences, the two groups formed a coalition.

Related Words

• philosophical
• theoretical
• opinionative
• opinionated
• conceptual
• opinioned
• dogmatic
• doctrinaire
• doctrinal
• pontifical
• metaphysical
• ideational
• abstract
• utopian
• idealistic
• ideal
• notional
• romantic
• quixotic
• idealist
• rigid
• impractical
• messianic
• visionary
• nonrealistic
• stubborn
• unrealistic
• adamant
• zealous
• starry
• self-opinionated
• quixotical
• implacable
• obstinate
• starry-eyed
• mulish
• unbending
• adamantine
• obdurate
• perverse
• pertinacious
• crusading
• unyielding
• inflexible
• pigheaded
• headstrong
• hardheaded
• self-willed

Dissimilar Words

• concrete
• practical
• pragmatic
• undogmatic
• latitudinarian
• realistic
• unsentimental
• undoctrinaire
• receptive
• nonabstract
• open
• broadminded
• clear-eyed
• clear-sighted
• tough-minded
• hard-nosed
• open-minded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ideological

Ackman has become more ideological, expanding his crusades into cultural and academic realms. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Michigan race highlights Democrats' ideological differences The same month, El-Sayed announced his run for Senate. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Our work deals with the scientific evidence underlying medical interventions and the standards by which that evidence should be evaluated, not broader political or ideological debates. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Alan Mendoza, executive director of the Henry Jackson Society, said Burnham’s speech offered a clear ideological signal but little detail about how his government would carry it out. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026