pragmatical
Annoyingly focused results
Pragmatical is an older or more emphatic form of pragmatic, meaning concerned with practical matters rather than theory or ideals.
It can also carry a negative sense of being overly concerned with practicalities, or officious and meddlesome: He dismissed her pragmatical objections to his grand vision.
The word sounds slightly archaic or affected in modern usage.
Involving direct physical engagement
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- applicableAble to be used
- workableAble to be implemented
- actionableAble to be acted upon
feasible · down-to-earth · no-nonsense · commonsensical · sensible · useful · methodical · systematic
Based on valid reasoning
- levelheadedCalm and judicious
- soberFree from intoxication
- judiciousHaving sound assessment skills
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
clear-sighted · analytical · reasoned · objective · hardheaded · calculating · deliberate · measured
Intruding in others' affairs
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
- officiousIntrusively asserting authority
- busybodyIntrusive meddler
- nosyIntrusively curious
prying · presumptuous · overbearing · impertinent · self-important · opinionated · dogmatic · dictatorial
hands-on
Involving direct physical engagement
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- applicableAble to be used
- workableAble to be implemented
actionable · feasible · down-to-earth · no-nonsense · commonsensical · sensible · useful · methodical · systematic · constructive
logical
Based on valid reasoning
- levelheadedCalm and judicious
- soberFree from intoxication
- judiciousHaving sound assessment skills
shrewd · clear-sighted · analytical · reasoned · objective · hardheaded · calculating · deliberate · measured · prudent
interfering
Intruding in others' affairs
nosy · prying · presumptuous · overbearing · impertinent · self-important · opinionated · dogmatic · dictatorial · bossy
pragmaticalimpractical
Not suited for use
idealistic · unrealistic · utopian · quixotic · impracticable
pragmaticaldoctrinaire
Rigidly attached to doctrine
theoretical · dogmatic · ideological · absolutist · abstract
- pragmatic markersWords structuring conversation flow