idealism

noun
UK: /aɪˈdɪə.lɪ.zəm/
US: /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

  1. The belief that your ideals can be achieved, even when this is unlikely; the act of believing in or pursuing ideals.

    1. His idealism made him think he could change the world, it was a strong feeling.
    2. Despite the cynicism of his colleagues, his idealism remained, a testament to his unwavering faith in humanity.

  2. The practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.

    1. Her idealism led her to volunteer, she wanted to make world better.
    2. The president's initial idealism quickly faded as he faced the practical challenges of governing the country.

  3. A philosophical theory which emphasizes the mental or spiritual aspects of experience.

    1. Idealism is the theory that reality is fundamentally mental, it's a old thoughts.
    2. In his later years, he shifted from materialism to idealism, embracing the notion that consciousness shapes reality.

Synonyms

perfectionism vision utopianism hope optimism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "idealism" in English means: The belief that your ideals can be achieved, even when this is unlikely; the act of believing in or pursuing ideals., The practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically., A philosophical theory which emphasizes the mental or spiritual aspects of experience..

The phonetic transcription of "idealism" is /aɪˈdɪə.lɪ.zəm/ in British English and /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "idealism": perfectionism, vision, utopianism, hope, optimism.

Example usage of "idealism": "His idealism made him think he could change the world, it was a strong feeling.". More examples on the page.