in reality

Definitions

In actual fact; as opposed to what is imagined, expected, or apparent.

Used to emphasize the true state of affairs in a given situation.

Examples

He seemed confident during the interview, but in reality, he was quite nervous.

The movie portrays the job as glamorous, but in reality, it involves a lot of tedious paperwork.

Synonyms

in fact actually as a matter of fact in truth practically speaking in point of fact truly

Antonyms

in theory hypothetically supposedly in name only ostensibly seemingly on paper