What does it mean to be realistic?

Answer 1

I think of something real. What else?

The question should be what you DONT think of :p

Answer 2

In a realistic manner.

Answer 3

Being realistic means thinking rationally and logically instead of just reacting with your emotions.

For example, if you got a bad grade, your unrealistic thought might be "I am a loser!" or "I am stupid!" A realistic thought would be "I made a bad grade because I didn't do my homework, but I can work harder next time and do better."

Answer 4

A realistic goal is something that you want to achieve and which you have a good chance of being able to achieve. For example, if you are overweight and want to lose two stone, while staying healthy, it is a realistic goal to lose one or two pounds a week. It is an unrealistic goal to lose three or four pounds a week.

Answer 5

ˌrēəˈlistik/

adjective

adjective: realistic

1. 1. having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.

   "jobs are scarce at the moment, so you've got to be realistic"

   synonyms: practical, pragmatic, matter-of-fact, down-to-earth, sensible, commonsensical, grounded; More rational, reasonable, levelheaded, clear-sighted, businesslike;

   informalhaving both/one's feet on the ground, hard-nosed, no-nonsense

   "you've got to be realistic"

   achievable, attainable, feasible, practicable, viable, reasonable, sensible, workable;

   informaldoable

   "a realistic aim"

   antonyms: idealistic, impracticable

2. 2. representing familiar things in a way that is accurate or true to life.

   "a realistic human drama"

   synonyms: true to life, lifelike, truthful, true, faithful, unidealized, real-life, naturalistic, graphic "a realistic portrayal of war"