pragmatist

(noun)

noun

1. an adherent of philosophical pragmatism

Definition categories: person, realist

2. a person who takes a practical approach to problems and is concerned primarily with the success or failure of her actions

Definition categories: person, realist

Sentences with pragmatist as a noun:

- A pragmatist would never plant such a messy tree, but I like its flowers.

- I'm not a thief, I am a pragmatist. I need this bread to feed my family.

- We cannot trust him not to lie for his own gain, he's an opportunist and a pragmatist.