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realist

UK
/ˈrɪəlɪst/
US
/ˈriːəlɪst/

Translations

realistnoun
realists
pl
UK
/ˈrɪəlɪst/
US
/ˈriːəlɪst/
He is a realist who always considers the practical aspects of any situation.
Он реалист, который всегда учитывает практические аспекты любой ситуации.
Additional translations
практик
натуралист
Synonyms
materialist
pragmatist
realist thinker
sensible person
down-to-earth person
realistadjective
more realist
Comp.
most realist
Super.
UK
/ˈrɪə.lɪst/
US
/ˈriː.ə.lɪst/
Used attributively to describe approaches, art, or policies that are grounded in realism.
Synonyms
matter-of-fact
hard-headed
unsentimental
clear-eyed
worldly
realistic
pragmatic
practical
down-to-earth
sensible

Definitions

realistnoun
A person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly.
As a realist, she knew that achieving her goals would require hard work and dedication.
An artist or writer whose style is characterized by the representation of people or things as they actually are.
The painter was a renowned realist, known for his detailed and lifelike portraits.
A person who believes in the philosophical doctrine of realism, which asserts that objects exist in reality independently of our conceptualization of them.
The philosopher was a committed realist, arguing that the world exists independently of our perceptions.
A scholar or policymaker who advocates or adheres to the doctrine of political realism in international relations, emphasizing the pursuit of national interest and power politics.
During the Cold War, many strategists were realists who believed that maintaining a balance of power was vital for global stability.
realistadjective
Relating to or characteristic of realism; realistic or pragmatic in outlook.
The report offered a realist assessment of the company's prospects.
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