utopian
Like pipe dreams
Utopian describes an idealized vision of society—perfect, harmonious, but unrealizable.
A utopian scheme sounds wonderful in theory but ignores practical obstacles: His utopian plans for universal peace went nowhere.
The word often carries a note of naïve optimism, suggesting dreamers who underestimate human nature.
As a noun, a utopian is someone who holds such ideals. (From Thomas More's 1516 book *Utopia*, describing an imaginary island society.)
Innocently unsuspecting
- impracticalNot suited for use
- unrealisticLacking basis in reality
- quixoticImpractically pursuing lofty goals
- impossibleIncapable of occurring
unattainable · idealistic · overambitious · infeasible · illusory · fanciful · wishful · starry-eyed
Ideal, blissful place
- nirvanaRelease from cyclical existence
- elysiumIdeal realm of joy
- heavenSky or bliss
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
harmony · tranquility · serenity · peace · perfection · idyllic · paradisiacal · sublime
Equality principle supporter
- communalShared by a community
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
- collectiveJointly organized group
- equitableJust and unbiased
classless · harmonious · peaceful · sustainable · inclusive · altruistic · solidarity · commonwealth
One given to fantasies
- idealistPursuer of noble principles
- futuristTomorrow trends scholar
- reformerAgent of institutional improvement
- prophetDivinely inspired messenger
revolutionary · pioneer · trailblazer · innovator · optimist · romantic · Owen · Huxley
Imaginary terrible society
- speculativeBased on conjecture
- science-fictionSpeculative technology-based literature
- allegorySymbolic tale with deeper meaning
- satireMockery exposing vice
cautionary · worldbuilding · fictional · imaginary · fantastical · narrative · genre · novel
naive
Innocently unsuspecting
- impracticalNot suited for use
- unrealisticLacking basis in reality
- quixoticImpractically pursuing lofty goals
impossible · unattainable · idealistic · overambitious · infeasible · illusory · fanciful · wishful · starry-eyed · head-in-clouds
paradise
Ideal, blissful place
bliss · harmony · tranquility · serenity · peace · perfection · idyllic · paradisiacal · sublime · euphoria
egalitarian
Equality principle supporter
- communalShared by a community
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
- collectiveJointly organized group
equitable · classless · harmonious · peaceful · sustainable · inclusive · altruistic · solidarity · commonwealth · commune
dreamer
One given to fantasies
- idealistPursuer of noble principles
- futuristTomorrow trends scholar
- reformerAgent of institutional improvement
prophet · revolutionary · pioneer · trailblazer · innovator · optimist · romantic · Owen · Huxley · blueprint
dystopia
Imaginary terrible society
- speculativeBased on conjecture
- science-fictionSpeculative technology-based literature
- allegorySymbolic tale with deeper meaning
satire · cautionary · worldbuilding · fictional · imaginary · fantastical · narrative · genre · novel · fable
- booksnovel, textbooks, study guides, book, paperback
- genresaction, comedy, detective fiction, fantasy, horror
- literaturebooks, book, fiction, poetry, stories
- book genresfiction, novels, nonfiction, mystery, thriller
- speculative fictionsci-fi, science fiction, dystopia, fantasy, futurism
- fiction genresfiction, fantasy, novel, horror, thrillers
utopianrealistic
True to life
pragmatic · practical · realist · hardheaded · pragmatist
utopiandystopian
Depicting oppressive imagined societies
antiutopian · apocalyptic · hellish · nightmarish · Orwellian
- utopian societyIdealized perfect community
- utopian communityPlanned settlement seeking perfection
- utopian visionImagined perfect society
- utopian idealsBeliefs in achievable perfection
- socialist utopiaPerfect egalitarian collective society
- utopian societiesEnvisioned perfect social orders