Synonyms of pragmatic

pragmatic

adjective

prag-ˈma-tik 

variants also pragmatical

as in practical

willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly

a pragmatic man, not given to grand, visionary schemes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• practical
• realistic
• sensible
• logical
• rational
• cynical
• down-to-earth
• matter-of-fact
• hardheaded
• earthy
• reasonable
• utilitarian
• grounded
• sober
• sane
• skeptical
• commonsensical
• levelheaded
• unsentimental
• sound
• bottom-line
• unromantic
• no-nonsense
• pessimistic
• tough-minded
• suspicious
• disillusioned
• hard
• misanthropic
• hard-edged
• distrustful
• idealless
• mistrustful
• sobersided
• philistine
• hard-boiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• idealistic
• impractical
• unrealistic
• utopian
• visionary
• imaginative
• blue-sky
• romantic
• fanciful
• sentimental
• optimistic
• fantastical
• fantastic
• cheerful
• theoretical
• unreasonable
• irrational
• illogical
• trusting
• theoretic
• insane
• trustful
• rose-colored
• unsuspicious
• half-baked

Examples of pragmatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Harm reduction strategies, which prioritize easing the dangers of drug use, provide a more compassionate and pragmatic approach. —Joao P. De Aquino, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2024

The Arizona Senator also has a record of winning multiple tough races in a key swing state, building a profile as a pragmatic centrist focused on issues like health care affordability. —Mary Radcliffe, ABC News, 25 July 2024

Governors are pragmatic types who are all about getting things done. —Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024

Shapiro also projects a pragmatic image and departed from progressive orthodoxy by flirting with Republicans on school vouchers, another unforgivable offense. —The Editors, National Review, 6 Aug. 2024