idealistically
idealistically — adverb
1. doing something because you believe the best possible result can happen, even wh
doing something because you believe the best possible result can happen, even when that result seems unrealistic to other people
Nadia idealistically believed that the new recycling program would eliminate all waste in the town within a year.
idealistically + believed + that-clause
The young teacher idealistically told her students that anyone could grow up to lead the country someday.
idealistically + told + that-clause (speech act)
Minh spoke idealistically about creating a world where no child goes to bed hungry.
Wei idealistically assumed that every family in the neighborhood would happily join the community garden project.
People who idealistically think that love alone solves all problems are often disappointed later.
- optimistically
focuses on expecting good things, not necessarily perfect ones
- naively
has a stronger negative tone; suggests the person is foolish or inexperienced
- romantically
suggests an emotional, dream-like view rather than a principled one
- realistically
accepting things as they actually are
- pragmatically
focusing on practical results rather than ideals
文法句型
idealistically + verb phrase
idealistically + believe/think/speak/assume
用法筆記
Commonly pairs with verbs of thinking or speaking: believe, think, assume, speak, talk. The sentence usually implies the speaker's view is not shared by most people.
常見錯誤
idealistically — adjective
1. connected to the belief that perfect moral or social standards exist and are wor
connected to the belief that perfect moral or social standards exist and are worth pursuing
The professor's idealistic philosophy attracted students who wanted to make society fairer for everyone.
idealistic + philosophy / ideas / beliefs
Dan wrote a university essay comparing the idealistic traditions of two different reform movements.
Many early members of the political party held idealistic views about justice and equality.
The charity was built on an idealistic vision of a world where everyone has access to clean drinking water.
- materialistic
focused on physical possessions rather than ideals
- cynical
believing people act only out of selfishness
文法句型
idealistic + noun
be idealistic
用法筆記
This sense describes the philosophical or theoretical side of idealism — ideas, writings, and movements. It labels things, not people's character.
2. having strong beliefs about how things should be, especially about fairness, hon
having strong beliefs about how things should be, especially about fairness, honesty, or moral standards
Amara was idealistic enough to believe that honesty always produces the best result in the end.
be idealistic enough to [do something]
The organization attracted idealistic young people who wanted to protect the environment for future generations.
Emeka grew less idealistic after working in politics and seeing how slowly real change happens.
Wen's idealistic nature led her to volunteer for causes that most people considered hopeless.
- principled
focuses on having clear moral rules; less about optimism
- high-minded
suggests noble but sometimes impractical values
文法句型
be idealistic
idealistic + young person / generation
用法筆記
This sense describes a person's character or outlook, not a theory. Distinguish from sense 1 (RELATING TO IDEALISM), which describes ideas and systems rather than people.
3. based on hopes rather than on what is actually possible in real life
based on hopes rather than on what is actually possible in real life
Hana admitted that her plan to finish the whole building in two months was completely idealistic.
idealistic + plan / proposal / idea
Diego held idealistic views about the housing market that did not match its harsh realities.
The manager warned that the sales targets for next year were idealistic and would need to be lowered.
Yuki cherished an idealistic dream of a world without any traffic jams or pollution.
- unrealistic
more direct and neutral; lacks the philosophical overtone of idealism
- impractical
focuses on difficulty of carrying out, not on the belief system
- quixotic
literary; suggests noble but absurdly impractical goals
- practical
focused on what can actually be done
- down-to-earth
informal; describes someone who deals with things as they are
文法句型
be idealistic
idealistic + plan / goal / idea / view
用法筆記
This sense carries a mildly critical tone — the speaker implies the plan or goal cannot be achieved. Distinguish from sense 2 (BELIEVING IN IDEALS), which describes a person's principled outlook without necessarily judging it as wrong.