ivory-towered (Meaning)

ivory-towered

divorced from reality and practical matters

No weak antonyms found.

The ivory-towered academic had little understanding of the real-world challenges faced by students.
The ivory-towered scientists pursued esoteric research with little regard for its practical applications.
The ivory-towered intellectuals were isolated from the political and social issues affecting the masses.
The ivory-towered CEO made decisions that had disastrous consequences for the company's employees.
The ivory-towered politicians crafted laws that ignored the needs of ordinary citizens.
The ivory-towered bureaucrats devised regulations that stifled innovation and economic growth.
The ivory-towered media commentators spouted opinions disconnected from the realities of everyday life.
The ivory-towered activists pursued ideological purity at the expense of meaningful progress.
The ivory-towered religious leaders preached a gospel of poverty while living in extravagant wealth.
The ivory-towered environmentalists advocated for sustainability while flying around the world in private jets.

divorced from reality and practical matters

academical, academic, intellectual, ivory-tower,ivory-towerish, eggheaded,cerebral, highbrow

astute, sharp, shrewd, canny, hardheaded,knowing, tough-minded, sharp-witted, clear-sighted,hard-nosed

The ivory-towered academic had little understanding of the real-world challenges faced by students.

The ivory-towered scientists pursued esoteric research with little regard for its practical applications.

The ivory-towered intellectuals were isolated from the political and social issues affecting the masses.

The ivory-towered CEO made decisions that had disastrous consequences for the company's employees.