Words to use
pragmatic
/præɡˈmæt.ɪk/ · adjective
Focused on what will work in practice.
Tone
Practical and unsentimental.
When it earns its place
Use pragmatic when...
Use it when a decision pays close attention to real constraints and workable results.
Three natural examples
01We need a pragmatic solution for the next six months.
02Her advice was sympathetic but pragmatic.
03He took a pragmatic view of the delay.
Watch the fit
When to choose another word
Pragmatic can imply that ideals were set aside. That may be praise or criticism, depending on the sentence.
Common slip
Meaning is only half the job
Pragmatic is about practical results. It does not mean careless or lacking principles.
Use it today
Offer one pragmatic next step for a problem that feels too large.
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