idealist vs realistic

idealist

noun
  • An unrealistic or impractical visionary. 

  • Someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality. 

  • One who adheres to idealism. 

realistic

adj
  • Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were. 

  • Expressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or not idealistic. 

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