- accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
- a realistic assessment/approach/view
- realistic about something We have to be realistic about our chances of winning.
- it is realistic (for somebody) to do something It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money.
- It would not be realistic for the Government to demand a pay freeze in the sector at this point.
Extra Examples- He was realistic enough to know this success could not last.
- My friends were quite realistic about my problems.
- You're not being very realistic in your expectations.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- keep something
- …
- extremely
- very
- fairly
- …
- about
- in
- it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something
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- sensible and appropriate; possible to achieve synonym feasible, viable
- a realistic prospect/chance/possibility
- a realistic alternative/option
- The important thing is to have realistic expectations about what you can and can't accomplish.
- We must set realistic goals.
- a realistic target
- If you want to retain good employees, you have to pay a realistic salary.
Extra Examples- Try to keep your ambitions realistic.
- This report takes a much more realistic view of the situation.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- keep something
- …
- extremely
- very
- fairly
- …
- about
- in
- it is not realistic to expect, think, etc. something
- representing things as they are in real life
- a realistic portrayal/depiction/picture
- She made a very realistic drawing of a horse.
- We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible.
- The realistic graphics really bring the game to life.
Extra ExamplesTopics Artb2, Literature and writingb2- his grimly realistic first novel about life as a child in a care home
- You could make the hands a little more realistic.
- beautifully drawn, highly realistic flowers
- The special effects seem very realistic.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
opposite unrealistic
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