noun
- a person who tends to act or respond based on emotions rather than reason or logic
adjective
- characterized by or inclined toward emotional rather than rational responses
Examples
- She was criticized for being an emotionalist who made decisions based on feelings rather than facts.
- His emotionalist approach to the debate relied heavily on personal anecdotes.
- The emotionalist rejected the data-driven proposal in favor of one that felt right.
- Critics called her emotionalist, but she believed compassion was essential to leadership.
- An emotionalist might choose a career based on passion, while a pragmatist considers job security.