Person who doesn't sugarcoat things (7)

I believe the answer is:

realist

(Other definitions for realist that I've seen before include "Pragmatist" , "One who does not indulge in 20 down" , "Is alert (anag)" , "One who faces things as they are" , "Retails like practical person" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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