Realist

Pronunciation: /ˈriːəlɪst/

Realist (noun)

  1. a person who accepts situations as they are and deals with them practically.
  2. an artist who tries to show life and objects as they really are.
  3. a person who believes that reality exists independently of our thoughts or perceptions.

Examples

  • The realist always considers the facts before making a decision.
  • Being a realist, she focuses on achievable goals.

Common collocations: practical approach, realistic expectations, face reality, realistic portrayal, depict reality