Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
realist
noun
/ˈriːəlɪst/
Definition
A person who accepts a situation as it is and deals with it in a practical manner.
Examples
- As a realist, she didn’t get her hopes up about winning the competition.
- The novelist is known for her realist approach to character development.
Meaning
Realists focus on facts and reality rather than ideals or theories.
Synonyms
- pragmatist
- materialist
- practical thinker
