adjective
- not relating to or characteristic of an ideal society; realistic rather than idealistic
Usage: formal
Examples
- The author’s nonutopian vision of the future included both technological advances and persistent social problems.
- Her nonutopian approach to urban planning considered budget constraints and political realities.
- The documentary presented a nonutopian view of renewable energy, acknowledging both benefits and challenges.
- Critics praised the novel’s nonutopian portrayal of post-war society.
- The politician’s nonutopian policies focused on incremental rather than revolutionary change.