Difference between Realistic and Hard Nosed

REALISTIC vs HARD NOSED: ADJECTIVE

Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.
Expressed or represented as being accurate.
Of or pertaining to the realists; in the manner of the realists; characterized by realism rather than by imagination.
Of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually are: : vivid.
Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal
Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of realism
Aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are

Not abstract or ideal
Representing what is real
Exhibiting or characterized by realism in description or representation; objectively real or literal; lifelike, usually in a bad or depreciatory sense: as, a realistic novel or painting; a realistic account of a murder.
Of or pertaining to the realists in philosophy; characteristic of speculative realism.

Hard nosed, Earthy, Living, Pictorial, Veridical, Virtual, Representational, Hardheaded, Graphic, Naturalistic, Vivid, Practical, Real, Pragmatic, Lifelike

Mole, Billfish, Eel, Snob, Gar, Edged, Nose, Hardnose, Callous, Realistic, Lax, Stern, Rigid, Harsh, Tough

Down to earth, Earthy, Living, Pictorial, Veridical, Virtual, Representational, Hardheaded, Graphic, Naturalistic, Vivid, Practical, Real, Pragmatic, Lifelike

Punch, Mole, Snob, Gar, Eel, Billfish, Nose, Edged, Realistic, Lax, Callous, Tough, Stern, Rigid, Harsh

Make sure your expectations are realistic and affordable.
Create realistic design specification documents from software requirements.
Medical care insurance plan is a realistic vision.
Excellent professional service and realistic, honest advice given.
You will have goals rooted with realistic expectations.
Imagine that soldiers are currently fighting in Syria and along with realistic Russian and US soldiers, realistic maps, civilian sites such as mosques etc.
Realistic goals and objectives: In addition to being specific, the goals are realistic given the resources available.
We want them to make realistic judgments, and to have realistic appraisals about what is going on in the commercial real estate market.
The fireplace will be providing a realistic and beautiful flame pattern with ceramic fiber logs that are realistic for an excellent home experience.
All the accessories look realistic for a more realistic play experience.

Flynn is a hard nosed expert who supported Trump early on when no one else did and had proven himself well.
Alabama, on the other hand, was known for its hard-nosed rushing attack out of the wishbone.
These American clients have certain expectations with regard to what a good and hard nosed litigation lawyer does.
He's a very hard-nosed, versatile player who can provide more offence for our hockey club.
Josh is a good skater, he's hard-nosed player," said Calgary coach Bob Hartley.
White House staff took such a hard nosed view of maintaining political purity.
"He was a hard-nosed ol' rascal, I know that.".
This is serious hard nosed pull up your sleeves teaching.
Some would call me a hard-nosed, uhm, something.
Matukewicz has developed them into a hard nosed team.