réadúlacht — meaning in English

English meaning

• pragmatism noun The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.
• realism noun A practical, level-headed way of seeing the world, focused on facts rather than wishful thinking.
• reality noun The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they are imagined or wished to be.

Senses

réadúlacht is used for these senses in English:

• realism A concern for fact or reality and rejection of the impractical and visionary.
• reality The state of being actual or real; realness.

pragmatism — full definition

1. noun The pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a concentration on facts rather than emotions or ideals.
2. noun The idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer, and the truth of beliefs with success of those actions in securing a believer's goals; the doctrine that ideas must be looked at in terms of their practical effects and consequences.
3. noun The theory that political problems should be met with practical solutions rather than ideological ones.
4. noun The habit of interfering in other people's affairs; meddlesomeness.

realism — full definition

1. noun A practical, level-headed way of seeing the world, focused on facts rather than wishful thinking.
2. noun An artistic style that aims to depict people, objects, and life as they truly appear.

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