Jun 25, 2011 23:04
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the opposite os materialistic
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I need an adjective to describe a person who chooses to marry someone who´s generous, caring etc etc but has no money. She chooses him among others because of his virtues. I thought about "spiritual" or deep but I´m not sure.
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principled
This is a tricky one. We'd ideally like to know more about the woman to select the very best adjective, as it appears to lie in between several areas.
However, my answer concentrates on the decision of the woman to choose the man according to reasons of virtue rather than any pragmatic or MATERIALISTIC reasons.
This method of selection, this approach, attitude, whatever you want to call it, strongly suggests PRINCIPLE.
However, my answer concentrates on the decision of the woman to choose the man according to reasons of virtue rather than any pragmatic or MATERIALISTIC reasons.
This method of selection, this approach, attitude, whatever you want to call it, strongly suggests PRINCIPLE.
Example sentence:
"Out of all the men she met during that period, she chose him because she was principled and his values closely matched hers."
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Arabic & More
: Although not strictly an opposite to materialistic, I think "principled" is suitable for the context. I have also offered the answer "down-to-earth," which I believe similarly conveys the idea that the woman is simple and principled.
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B D Finch
: Love? Perhaps?
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Love what? :P
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eski
: "not strictly an opposite to materialistic" sums it up: saludos, :))
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Thuy-PTT (X)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I think this will do. It´s not the opposite of materialistic but this lady is definitely principled. thanks"
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spiritual, thrifty, ungreedy
Mike
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Antonyms by Answers.com:
materialistic
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adj
Definition: thinking mainly about things
Antonyms: spiritual, thrifty, ungreedy
Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/materialism#ixzz1QKem7X3u
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Antonyms by Answers.com:
materialistic
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Home > Library > Literature & Language > Antonyms
adj
Definition: thinking mainly about things
Antonyms: spiritual, thrifty, ungreedy
Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/materialism#ixzz1QKem7X3u
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benettfreeman
: "Thrifty" and "greedy" have no application to the subject of marriage partners, I'd say. "Spiritual" is a possibility, but is too suggestive of religious beliefs, which we don't know if she has.
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Ildiko Santana
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Thank you, Ildiko - Mike
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generous
generous:
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Saludos
eski :))
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You know there's this materialist philosopher who wanted to ..... We are not to steal but rather be generous with our money and resources. ...
www.civitatedei.com/2011/06/on-materialist-ideologies/ - En caché
the most generous of all mankind - منتدى نصرة رسول الله صلى الله ... - [ Traducir esta página ]4 Sep 2010 – But Allah's Messenger, (PBUH), was always generous to the poor and ..... the materialistic but rather moral or emotional value of a gift. ...
montada.rasoulallah.net/index.php?showtopic=56808 - En caché
Generous Giving : Stewardship Sermons (E) - [ Traducir esta página ]Rather than condemning possessions in general, James 5:2-3 is a warning about hoarding .... that hinder our relationship with God but, rather, materialism. ...
library.generousgiving.org › Sermons - En caché - Similares
Generous Giving : Money and Possessions - [ Traducir esta página ]In order to become a gracious, generous person—don't sit down with a ...
library.generousgiving.org/page.asp?sec=28... - En caché - Similares
Mostrar más resultados de generousgiving.orgLove Scopes on Astral Hearts - Metaphysical Personals Articles - [ Traducir esta página ]... silk and lace...not for materialism, but rather for the appreciation of beauty. ... Leos are generous and inventive lovers. Leos love to be admired and ...
www.astralhearts.com/articles.php?aid=12 - En caché
Saludos
eski :))
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benettfreeman
: Generosity focuses on the acts of giving and helpfulness on the part of the subject. In this case, the adjective has to concentrate on the woman's choice of partner
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Whatever you say, bennett: Saludos :))
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easy come, easy go
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Polangmar
: "Easy come, easy go" means not regretting the loss of something obtained without (much) effort and doesn't fit the context.
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Thank you for confirming, in a roundabout fashion, the validity of my answer in Asker's context.
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benettfreeman
: Doesn't fit at all
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disinterested / not self-seeking
Note "disinterested" is very different from "uninterested".
"deep" is very different.
"spiritual" is closer, but still different to my mind.
"deep" is very different.
"spiritual" is closer, but still different to my mind.
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Jennifer Levey
: "describe a person who chooses to marry someone " --> 'disinterested'? Hey, that sounds like fun! Anyone for dominoes?
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benettfreeman
: She's choosing him for his values, which is a personal decision to her. She makes this choice because it is what SHE wants. Therefore I would suggest these are very wrong choices
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idealistic
materialism and idealism used to be opposite philosophic categories
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benettfreeman
: In a philosophical sense, these are two schools seen as being more or less opposite, but they have limited application to the character traits of individuals if they are not connected to philosophy. One could use 'idealistic' for an Ayn Rand character!
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Paul Lambert
: Agree in a general sense of the proper use of the word; however, in context I don't think it fits. And yes, I would certainly call Ayn Rand's characters idealistic and not materialistic, but I think that is quite a departure from the context in question
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B D Finch
: The philosophical categories of materialism and idealism are not relevant here.
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Polangmar
: The philosophical categories of materialism and idealism are not relevant here - the proposition is very good: http://tinyurl.com/5u5wkra .
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English term (edited):
the opposite of materialistic
down-to-earth
"Down-to-earth" is not exactly the opposite of "materialistic," but I think it conveys the idea that the woman is not too concerned with material matters and worldly life. It basically describes someone who is simple and sincere in her dealings--who is humble and does not flaunt whatever wealth she might have. It is the opposite of haughty, proud, and pretentious.
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You could, for example, say:
She was a simple, down-to-earth woman who was not materialistic in any way.
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You could, for example, say:
She was a simple, down-to-earth woman who was not materialistic in any way.
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Polangmar
: "Down-to-earth" means "realistic", "concerned with material matters and worldly life".
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non-materialistic
I would simply describe the woman who marries the man despite of his poverty as non-materialistic.
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(Small correction: despite his poverty, not despite of his poverty!)
Just to add: I don't think there is a straightforward opposite for the word "materialistic", that's why you'll find usages of non-materialistic, amaterialistic, unmaterialistic and immaterialistic (the first one is by far the most widely used). But it would definitely help to see the actual text in which the word appears.
Here some examples:
Material Definitions of a Non-Materialistic Man Many people, including Joan Kron , author of the essay entitled “The Semiotics of Home ...
essaysforstudent.com/print.html?essay=38606
Happiness and satisfaction is the essence of true non-materialistic gift. [READ FULL ARTICLE] ...
ezinearticles.com/?Birthday-Gifts---In-Non-Materialistic.
You Have To Leave Behind Non-Materialistic Things To Moving To A New Area. ...
www.lawcrossing.com/.../Long-Distance-Relationships-Working...
And even in philosophical contexts:
NON-MATERIALISTIC NATURALISM. By BERTRAND RUSSELL. M\ /[ATERIALISM has at no time been comnmuon among profes- sional philosophers, since Plato and ...
www.jstor.org/stable/4332359
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Here's my second suggestion, if "non-materialistic" isn't expressive enough:
to follow one's heart: Fig. to act according to one's feelings; to obey one's sympathetic or compassionate inclinations. I couldn't decide what to do, so I just followed my heart. I trust that you will follow your heart in this matter. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/follow heart
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(Small correction: despite his poverty, not despite of his poverty!)
Just to add: I don't think there is a straightforward opposite for the word "materialistic", that's why you'll find usages of non-materialistic, amaterialistic, unmaterialistic and immaterialistic (the first one is by far the most widely used). But it would definitely help to see the actual text in which the word appears.
Here some examples:
Material Definitions of a Non-Materialistic Man Many people, including Joan Kron , author of the essay entitled “The Semiotics of Home ...
essaysforstudent.com/print.html?essay=38606
Happiness and satisfaction is the essence of true non-materialistic gift. [READ FULL ARTICLE] ...
ezinearticles.com/?Birthday-Gifts---In-Non-Materialistic.
You Have To Leave Behind Non-Materialistic Things To Moving To A New Area. ...
www.lawcrossing.com/.../Long-Distance-Relationships-Working...
And even in philosophical contexts:
NON-MATERIALISTIC NATURALISM. By BERTRAND RUSSELL. M\ /[ATERIALISM has at no time been comnmuon among profes- sional philosophers, since Plato and ...
www.jstor.org/stable/4332359
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Here's my second suggestion, if "non-materialistic" isn't expressive enough:
to follow one's heart: Fig. to act according to one's feelings; to obey one's sympathetic or compassionate inclinations. I couldn't decide what to do, so I just followed my heart. I trust that you will follow your heart in this matter. http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/follow heart
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Jennifer Levey
: The straightforward negative of materialistic is 'IMmaterialistic', not 'non-...' http://www.questionhome.com/html/Philosophy/20070707/65173.h...
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Usage seems to confirm that the word "exists" though and is far more widely used than im-, a- or unmaterialistic.. Even used by respectable philosophers like Bertrand Russell http://www.jstor.org/pss/4332359
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DLyons
: OED doesn't give IMmaterialistic. "amaterialistic" exists (just about) but surprisingly means anti-materialistic.
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Polangmar
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benettfreeman
: I think it works semantically, but if the source text is literature, I would suggest this is kinda clunky and unattractive for a character adjective. If however, the source is a descriptive, real-life piece, this might prove to be the best option
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It would definitely help if the asker could provide the actual context in which the word is used. Thanks.
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Paul Lambert
: This is the only answer that is literally correct. Still, the word itself should probably be avoided.
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Thanks - and I agree with your explanation in the discussion box above.
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B D Finch
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Tina Vonhof (X)
: It may not be elegant but it is safe and unlikely to be misinterpreted.
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Phong Le
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Yasutomo Kanazawa
: I'd say an antonym (an opposite) of the word materialistic would be non-materialistic. Simple and straightforward.
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Discussion
In my opinion, Nesrin has provided some good suggestions that you can build on.
So yes, Eski, I have principles, and they are clearly different to yours, since I would not dream of making unwarranted accusations of immorality, or start a pointless brouhaha. I suggest you drop it.
Having said that, Nesrin is probably correct that this is not the right place for this discussion.
Saludos.
eski
Of course, you have your own standards to live by.
Saludos,
eski :))
Saludos!
eski :))
However, getting back to the point that this is a linguistic website, the meaning of words is what it is all about and philosophy has a great deal to do with that. Philosophy uses a specialist vocabulary in which some words have special meanings different from their usual meanings. In this case, I think the normal, common or garden meaning of "materialistic" is what is required. However, if basing an argument upon the specialist, philosophical meaning of "materialism", we should at least get it right.
Your definition of materialism is also incorrect. Materialism in philosophy is about whether there are only material (as opposed to mental) entities. Its opposite, idealism, does not mean idealistic in the colloquial sense, but that there are only mental entities.
Marx was certainly a philosopical materialist, but he assigned very great importance to freedom, principles and morality. "Workers of the world unite - you have nothing to lose but your chains" is a political statement about freedom and was formulated because of Marx's principles. Socialism and communism are all about freedom, principles and morality and are based upon a materialist philosophy in order to understand the world and work towards those ends.
Communism means much more than the systems of power and government of the former Eastern bloc.