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Pragmatism (Noun)

(philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Her pragmatism in dealing with the unexpected setbacks helped the company stay afloat during difficult times.
The politician's pragmatism was evident when she compromised on key policy issues to secure bipartisan support.
As a business owner, John's pragmatism led him to cut losses and move on from unsuccessful ventures.
The teacher's pragmatism helped her adapt the curriculum to better suit the needs of her students.
Her parents' pragmatism in selling the family home to secure their financial future was initially met with resistance from the siblings.