idealistic
adj.believing that very good things can be achieved, even when others think it is not realistic. You use this to describe someone who follows high principles or dreams of a perfect world.
adj.characterised by the pursuit of high principles or perfection, often at the expense of pragmatism. Frequently used to describe individuals or policies that prioritise moral or social goals over practical constraints.
“She has idealistic plans to end poverty in her city.”
“Many young voters are idealistic and want to see immediate, radical changes in environmental policy.”
“While critics dismissed the proposal as purely idealistic, its supporters argued that a vision of a better future was necessary to inspire meaningful legislative reform.”
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'remain'.
From idealist + -ic or ideal + -istic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.