idealism
Translation
idealism
Examples
His youthful idealism faded over time.
His youthful idealism faded over time.
Political idealism can be difficult to maintain.
Political idealism can be difficult to maintain.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) idealism a particular type of idealism His youthful idealism faded over time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: utopianism, romanticism; Antonyms: realism, pragmatism, cynicism
Etymology
From 'ideal' (a conception of something in its perfection) + '-ism' (a suffix denoting a belief system).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the '-ism' or belief system based on pursuing 'ideals', often in contrast to reality.