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pragmatists

[/ˈpræɡmətɪsts/]
nounpl: pragmatists
pragmáticos
1. People who are concerned with practical consequences and results rather than theory or principles
The pragmatists in the group wanted to focus on what would actually work.
Os pragmáticos do grupo queriam focar no que realmente funcionaria.
2. Philosophers or advocates of pragmatism, a philosophical approach emphasizing practical applications
The pragmatists rejected abstract theories in favor of observable outcomes.
Os pragmáticos rejeitaram teorias abstratas em favor de resultados observáveis.
NYC Slang
no-nonsense people; straight shooters
Synonyms
realistspractical peopledown-to-earth people
Antonyms
idealiststheoristsdreamers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pragmáticos
most common usage
São Paulo
pragmáticos
standard usage
Portugal
pragmáticos
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's feet on the ground
actions speak louder than words
the bottom line
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