realistic
Meaning
The term "realistic" refers to an approach or perspective that is practical and grounded in reality, rather than idealistic or overly optimistic.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "realistic" with "real," where "realistic" implies a practical approach while "real" simply denotes existence.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
wants
a
small
vegetable
garden
in
her
backyard
,
so
she
makes
a
realistic
plan
before
starting
.
She
measures
the
area
,
chooses
three
kinds
of
vegetables
that
grow
well
there
,
and
buys
seeds
.
She
works
a
little
each
evening
to
prepare
the
soil
and
plant
the
seedlings
.
If
the
weather
is
dry
,
she
waters
the
plants
early
in
the
morning
to
avoid
stress
.
By
late
summer
she
expects
to
harvest
fresh
tomatoes
and
herbs
for
simple
meals
.
Common Phrases
realistic expectations
realistic goals
realistic assessment
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