idealist
adjective/aɪˈdiəlɪst/
Frequency rank: #15,290 most common English word
Meaning
A person who believes in or pursues high or noble principles, sometimes ignoring practical realities.
Example sentence
My friend is considered idealist by colleagues who think her goals are too unrealistic.
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