A person who opposes pragmatism and advocates for ideals, principles, or abstract theories over practical considerations.
From antipragmatic + -ist (one who practices or believes in). The -ist suffix identifies a person holding these philosophical views, just as pragmatist identifies supporters of pragmatism.
An antipragmatist might say 'we shouldn't compromise our values for efficiency'—they're the person who would rather be right than right now!
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