Realistically/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Setting Used to manage expectations based on facts or likely outcomes. Realistically, we can expect a 5% increase in sales this year. Pro Tip 2/3Plan Evaluation Helps assess whether plans are achievable and not overly optimistic. Let's realistically evaluate what resources we'll need. Pro Tip 3/3Honest Appraisal Conveys an honest, sometimes hard truth about a situation. Realistically, our chances of winning are slim.