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Rather, Ludwigson’s unidealistic tone spares his work the cloying grip of sentimentalism, while the square framing carries a distinct sense of modernity.

From The Guardian • Nov. 3, 2015

His charming ugly face was in repose a little gloomy, not thoughtful so much as expectant, dreamy perhaps but also very practical and unidealistic.

From The Dark Forest by Walpole, Hugh, Sir

I know other men have said it ten thousand times, but only to-day have I begun to see that, in its own strange, unidealistic manner, this Empire is fighting for civilisation.'

From The Parts Men Play by Baxter, Arthur Beverley

That such an unidealistic enterprise should not flourish on American soil is worth noting.

From The Old Coast Road From Boston to Plymouth by Rothery, Agnes