adjective
- dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations
- relating to or concerned with the practical consequences of actions or beliefs
Usage: philosophy
Examples
- She took a pragmatic approach to solving the budget crisis.
- The company made a pragmatic decision to cut costs rather than expand.
- His pragmatic nature helped him succeed in business.
- We need to be pragmatic about what we can accomplish with limited resources.
- The pragmatic solution was to compromise rather than fight.
- Her pragmatic advice focused on what would actually work.
- The team adopted a pragmatic strategy based on real market conditions.