Realist vs. Realistic — What's the Difference?

One who is inclined to literal truth and pragmatism.

Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

A practitioner of artistic or philosophic realism.

Representing things in a way that is accurate and true to life

(philosophy) An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them.

Tending to or expressing an awareness of things as they really are

One who believes in seeing things the way they really are, as opposed to how they would like them to be.

Of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are

An adherent of the realism movement; an artist who seeks to portray real everyday life accurately.

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

One who believes in realism; esp., one who maintains that generals, or the terms used to denote the genera and species of things, represent real existences, and are not mere names, as maintained by the nominalists.

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

An artist or writer who aims at realism in his work. See Realism, 2.

Of or pertaining to the realists; in the manner of the realists; characterized by realism rather than by imagination.

A person who avoids unrealistic or impractical beliefs or efforts. Contrasted to idealist or visionary.

Aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are;

A philosopher who believes that universals are real and exist independently of anyone thinking of them

Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal;

A person who accepts the world as it literally is and deals with it accordingly

Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism;

A painter who represents the world realistically and not in an idealized or romantic style