Synonyms of ideological

ideological

adjective

variants also ideologic

as in philosophical

of, relating to, or adhering to the characteristic set of ideas and beliefs of a group or a political party

As a politician, she was not very ideological, preferring to consider all points of view rather than stick to the party line.

Despite their ideological differences, the two groups formed a coalition.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• philosophical
• theoretical
• theoretic
• opinionative
• opinionated
• conceptual
• opinioned
• dogmatic
• doctrinaire
• doctrinal
• dogmatical
• pontifical
• metaphysical
• ideational
• abstract
• utopian
• idealistic
• ideal
• notional
• romantic
• quixotic
• idealist
• rigid
• impractical
• messianic
• visionary
• nonrealistic
• stubborn
• unrealistic
• adamant
• zealous
• starry
• self-opinionated
• quixotical
• implacable
• obstinate
• starry-eyed
• mulish
• unbending
• adamantine
• obdurate
• perverse
• pertinacious
• crusading
• unyielding
• inflexible
• headstrong
• pigheaded
• hardheaded
• self-willed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• concrete
• pragmatic
• undogmatic
• practical
• latitudinarian
• realistic
• pragmatical
• unsentimental
• undoctrinaire
• receptive
• nonabstract
• open
• broadminded
• clear-eyed
• open-minded
• clear-sighted
• tough-minded
• hard-nosed

Examples of ideological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Arguments against Proposition 133 Critics argue the current primary system deepens ideological divides and prevents government bodies from getting anything meaningful done. —Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024

That means no ideological unity on ‘resistance’, on defending Arab land, on Hezbollah as heroic defenders of last resort. —Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Members are instructed in ideological topics like nationalism and more hands-on training like how to handle weapons. —Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024

While lawmakers of all ideological stripes honor Carter's post-presidential work, from building houses to monitoring elections overseas, the nation's 39th president in some ways provided a model of what not to do in office. —David Jackson, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024