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

Whether employee ownership produces similar results is ultimately an empirical question, not an ideological one. — David I. Levine, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

The reasons challengers prevailed have varied — some were ideological and others generational. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026

Trump's imposition of high tariffs and attempts to dictate corporate profits further exemplify this ideological departure from free-market principles. — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

One tactic is to choose a name derived from slogans of the opposing party, falsely signaling ideological kinship to gain the trust of voters from the other side. — Andrew Moshirnia, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026