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What is the difference between idealist and optimist?

idealist | optimist |

As nouns the difference between idealist and optimist

is that idealist is one who adheres to idealism while optimist is a person who expects a favourable outcome.

idealist

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (philosophy) One who adheres to idealism.
  • Someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality.
  • An unrealistic or impractical visionary.

    • Related terms

    * idea * idealism

    Derived terms

    * idealistic * idealistically

    References

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    optimist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who expects a favourable outcome.
  • A believer in optimism.
  • A small centre-board sailing dinghy designed to train and introduce young children into sailing.

    • Antonyms

    * pessimist

    Derived terms

    * optimistic

    Related terms

    * optimism