Meaning of Gradgrind | Babel Free

Definitions

One who relies solely on scientific measurements and observable facts without taking human nature into consideration.

Examples

“They do just what all the practical men of this practical age are doing, what even the Gradgrinds are doing: they embody ideas; they put thoughts into facts.”

““I was purring. I'm a Gradgrind—it's quite right—anything you can say about Herbert Spencer, vivisectors, materialistic Science or Atheists, applies without correction to me. […]””

“He was a veritable Gradgrind for facts, facts, facts.”

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