noun

idealism

idealism

Her youthful idealism was inspiring.

Her youthful idealism was inspiring.

Political idealism often clashes with reality.

Political idealism often clashes with reality.

idealism the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically. Her youthful idealism was inspiring.

Synonyms: utopianism, optimism; Antonyms: realism, cynicism, pragmatism

From 'ideal' + '-ism' (a suffix denoting a practice, system, or philosophy).

The belief (-ism) in 'ideals'.

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