IELTS Anvil

pragmatic

CEFR: C1
Dealing with problems sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical or ideological considerations. Excellent for IELTS Task 2 balanced conclusions.

Synonyms

  • practical
  • utilitarian

Common Collocations

  • pragmatic approach
  • pragmatic solution
  • pragmatic compromise

Example Sentence

Policymakers must adopt a pragmatic approach that reconciles aggressive emission reduction targets with reliable energy supply.

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