realism
/ˈriːəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The quality of accepting and dealing with situations as they really are, without being influenced by emotions or unrealistic hopes.
- His realism about the challenges kept everyone from being disappointed.
- Her realism helped the team make practical decisions instead of dreaming too big.
- We need a sense of realism when planning the budget for the project.
- A style in art, literature, or film that tries to show things as they are in everyday life, without idealizing them.
- The movie's realism made the audience feel like they were watching real events.
- The painter was known for his realism, capturing ordinary scenes with great detail.
- Realism in literature became popular in the 19th century with authors like Charles Dickens.
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