ideals

Definitions

Standards of perfection or excellence that one strives to attain.

Principles or values that serve as a model for behavior or thought.

Concepts or ideas that exist only in the mind as perfect representations.

Examples

She refused to compromise her personal ideals for the sake of professional advancement.

The organization was founded on the high ideals of equality and justice for all.

Synonyms

principles standards values aspirations beliefs morals ethics

Antonyms

realities facts pragmatism corruption depravity vices indifference