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pragmatic
adjective as in sensible
Strong match
Example Sentences
In the face of ideological challenges and pragmatic objections, both men insisted that the dignity of each individual person was sacred and inviolable, and that individual rights must prevail against states and ideologies.
And it called for a "pragmatic approach" to licensing of new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea – which the UK government has banned.
But his decision to switch to a more pragmatic five at the back for his last few games belied his principles early and doubts had crept into the squad.
His pragmatic deals with rivals -- including current president Ruto last year -- also cost him support among young voters who have staged mass protests over the last two years over poor governance and the economy.
All the indications are that Forest will target a manager who has a history of playing pragmatic football, or at least a more balanced approach in comparison to Postecoglou's trademark front-foot, attacking methodology.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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