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

The underlying forces — globalization, technological change, demographic shifts, economic concentration and ideological polarization — have been reshaping American governance for decades. — John Eger, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

And various crypto market structure bills have attracted sponsors across parties and ideological spectrums. — Patrick McHenry, Fortune, 16 July 2026

His administration has increased scrutiny of legal immigration, revoking student visas and green cards of university students over their ideological views and stripping legal status from hundreds of thousands of migrants. — Doina Chiacu, USA Today, 16 July 2026

This was also an era when McCain-style conservatism – marked by a softer rhetorical style and less ideological fervor – still held considerable influence among Republicans. — Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 14 July 2026