Synonyms of pragmatic

1. pragmatic sanction, pragmatic, imperial decree: usage: an imperial decree that becomes part of the fundamental law of the land

1. matter-of-fact, pragmatic, pragmatical, practical (vs. impractical): usage: concerned with practical matters; "a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem"; "a matter-of-fact account of the trip"
2. pragmatic, pragmatical: usage: of or concerning the theory of pragmatism
3. hardheaded, hard-nosed, practical, pragmatic, realistic (vs. unrealistic): usage: guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory; "a hardheaded appraisal of our position"; "a hard-nosed labor leader"; "completely practical in his approach to business"; "not ideology but pragmatic politics"