Antonyms for theorist


Grammar : Noun
Spell : thee-er-ist, theer-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈθi ər ɪst, ˈθɪər-


Definition of theorist

Origin :
  • 1590s; see theory + -ist.
  • As in philosopher : noun deep thinker
  • As in visionary : noun person who dreams, is idealistic
  • As in thinker : noun intellectual
Example sentences :
  • If you meet him, you will find him a dreamer and a theorist.
  • Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
  • He is no theorist; he is no reformer; I have looked over his life.
  • Extract from : « History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of The United States » by Edmund G. Ross
  • Thus we have the farmer's need met by the theorist's discoveries.
  • Extract from : « Chapters in Rural Progress » by Kenyon L. Butterfield
  • In the practical conduct of life he was no theorist, no amateur.
  • Extract from : « The Friendly Club and Other Portraits » by Francis Parsons
  • "The condition of prophecy is to be scorned," the theorist said dryly.
  • Extract from : « In the Name of Liberty » by Owen Johnson
  • He desires to show that he too is no theorist, that he also can be hard-headed and practical.
  • Extract from : « The Fruits of Victory » by Norman Angell
  • The theorist smiled in a way that was exceedingly irritating.
  • Extract from : « Baseball Joe on the Giants » by Lester Chadwick
  • Theory is a possession of the theorist, intellect of the intellectualist.
  • Extract from : « Human Nature and Conduct » by John Dewey
  • So much of the spirit—or the pride—of the theorist survived in her.
  • Extract from : « Mrs. Maxon Protests » by Anthony Hope
  • It is only the theorist who undervalues the senses, and he only in his closet.
  • Extract from : « Mental Philosophy: Including the Intellect, Sensibilities, and Will » by Joseph Haven

Synonyms for theorist

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