realistic

1. 1

   Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic.

   • A realistic appraisal of the situation.
2. 2

   Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.

   • A realistic novel about the Victorian poor.
3. 3

   Possible or practical to achieve; based on what is real or practical.

   • a realistic goal

syn. realsome

ant. unrealistic · utopian