realist
Definitions
A person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly.
An artist or writer whose work represents subject matter truthfully, without artificiality or avoidance of unpleasant details.
A philosopher who believes that objects have an existence independent of the mind.
Examples
As a committed realist, she refused to believe that the project could be completed without additional funding.
He is a pragmatic realist who prefers to focus on achievable goals rather than idealistic dreams.
Synonyms
pragmatist rationalist materialist down-to-earth person practical person