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Definitions

idealism

[ahy-dee-uh-liz-uhm] / aɪˈdi əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
greatness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dignity fame generosity glory grandeur heroism importance majesty merit morality nobility prominence
STRONG
celebrity chivalry distinction high-mindedness illustriousness loftiness magnanimity note renown stateliness sublimity worthiness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificance unimportance
WEAK
littleness smallness tininess
NOUN
optimism
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipation certainty confidence elation enthusiasm expectation happiness trust
STRONG
assurance brightness buoyancy calmness cheer cheerfulness easiness encouragement exhilaration hopefulness positivism sanguineness sureness
WEAK
good cheer looking on bright side rose-colored glasses
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression distrust doubt fear sadness sorrow uncertainty unhappiness
STRONG
discouragement gloom
WEAK
hopelessness pessimism
NOUN
perfection
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplishment evolution excellence fulfillment ideal integrity precision purity quality superiority supremacy transcendence virtue
STRONG
acme arete completion consummation crown ending entireness exactness excellency exquisiteness faultlessness finish finishing impeccability maturity merit paragon realization ripeness sublimity wholeness
WEAK
achieving perfectness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
failure frustration imperfection inferiority
WEAK
damage deficiency flaw incompleteness uselessness worthlessness
NOUN
rose-colored glasses
Synonyms
WEAK
dream world hope idealization rosy picture
NOUN
sanguineness
Synonyms
STRONG
anticipation assurance brightness buoyancy calmness certainty cheer cheerfulness confidence easiness elation encouragement enthusiasm exhilaration expectation happiness hopefulness positivism sanguinity sureness trust
WEAK
good cheer looking on bright side rose-colored glasses
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement distrust doubt fear gloom sadness sorrow uncertainty unhappiness
NOUN
sanguinity
Synonyms
STRONG
anticipation assurance brightness buoyancy calmness certainty cheer cheerfulness confidence easiness elation encouragement enthusiasm exhilaration expectation happiness hopefulness positivism sanguineness sureness trust
WEAK
good cheer looking on bright side rose-colored glasses
Antonyms
STRONG
depression discouragement distrust doubt fear gloom sadness sorrow uncertainty unhappiness

Example Sentences

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Political power sandpapered the edges of her idealism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

People might, however, remember a moving or historic Oscar speech — a statement from a winner that inspires the exact kind of idealism the show is apparently so intent on bringing to its viewers.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

As Mrie recounts, Syrian democratic idealism curdled over time into infighting and worse.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

At its centre is Anand "Annie" Grover, an endearing fifth-year student suspended between idealism and chronic distraction.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Mda’s practicality was a perfect foil for Lembede’s idealism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.