A pragmatic response refers to a practical and realistic action or solution to a problem or situation. It involves making sensible decisions based on what is practical rather than just following theoretical or idealistic ideas. Full definition
This is the flexible, pragmatic response of a man who realizes that he writes for an ideal world but has to work in the real one. (educationnext.org)
A diversified portfolio will be the best pragmatic response for most. (monevator.com)
In the Middle East many Sunni Muslim scholars still advocate a zero - tolerance approach to depicting the prophet, but there have been some calls for pragmatic responses. (businessinsider.com)