/ ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk; NAmE ; BrE also ˌrɪə-/ adjective
1.
accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation :
a realistic assessment
We have to be realistic about our chances of winning.
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money.
2.
sensible and appropriate; possible to achieve
SYN feasible , viable :
We must set realistic goals.
a realistic target
to pay a realistic salary
3.
representing things as they are in real life :
a realistic drawing
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible.
OPP unrealistic