formalist vs idealist

formalist

noun
  • An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler 

  • An advocate of formalism 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to formalism; formalistic 

idealist

noun
  • Someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality. 

  • An unrealistic or impractical visionary. 

  • One who adheres to idealism. 

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