Meaning
realism, pragmatism
- the attitude of facing facts and practical conditions as they actually are
- an artistic or literary movement depicting life accurately without idealization
In a sentence
Dobbiamo affrontare le difficoltà economiche con grande realismo e prudenza.
We must face economic difficulties with great realism and prudence.
Il pittore era uno dei massimi esponenti del realismo francese.
The painter was one of the greatest exponents of French realism.
Le sue proposte non mancano di entusiasmo, ma sono prive di realismo.
His proposals do not lack enthusiasm, but they lack realism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| realismo | masculine · singular |
| realismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used both for the everyday pragmatic attitude and the historical artistic movement.
- Usually uncountable when meaning pragmatism or practical judgment.