Rational
Realistic
Realistic adjective - Willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly.
Usage example: high schoolers who need to be more realistic in their career choices, as so few people end up as rock stars
Rational is a synonym for realistic in sensible topic. You can use "Rational" instead an adjective "Realistic", if it concerns topics such as practical, shrewd.
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