CEFR B2

realist

noun

Meaning

A person who accepts or prepares for the worst, or who has a sensible and practical idea of what can actually be achieved in a situation.

Examples

As a political realist, she understood that compromise would be necessary.
He's a pragmatist and a realist, always looking for what will work.

Synonyms: pragmatist, sensible person, down-to-earth person, pessimist

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realist (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈriːəlɪst/

Definition

A person who accepts or prepares for the worst, or who has a sensible and practical idea of what can actually be achieved in a situation.

Examples

As a political realist, she understood that compromise would be necessary.
He's a pragmatist and a realist, always looking for what will work.
The investor was a realist, selling stocks before the market crashed.

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