realism
n. uncountablen. a way of thinking or acting based on facts and what is actually possible, rather than on hopes or dreams. It can also mean showing things exactly as they are in art or books.
n. the attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly. In an aesthetic context, it refers to the representation of things in a way that is accurate and true to life.
We need a bit of realism when planning our budget.
The negotiator's sense of realism helped both sides reach a deal that was actually possible to implement.
While the novel was praised for its gritty realism, some critics argued that the author focused so heavily on bleak details that the narrative lost its emotional core.
From real + -ism.
Uncountable in its general sense; often paired with 'sense of' or 'touch of'.