A person who intentionally instigates, incites, or starts something, especially one that creates trouble.
One who acts in response to particular situations rather than upon abstract ideals; one who is willing to ignore their ideals to accomplish goals.
One who belongs to the philosophic school of pragmatism; one who holds that the meaning of beliefs are the actions they entail, and that the truth of those beliefs consist in the actions they entail successfully leading a believer to their goals.
One who acts in a practical or straightforward manner; one who is pragmatic; one who values practicality or pragmatism.
An advocate of pragmatism.
one who studies pragmatics.
Advocating pragmatism.