unrealistic

adjective

un·​re·​al·​is·​tic ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik How to pronounce unrealistic (audio)
: not realistic : inappropriate to reality or fact
unrealistically adverb

Examples of unrealistic in a Sentence

It's unrealistic to expect so much. The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.
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Expecting Beijing to take extreme measures, such as suspending oil supplies or humanitarian aid to North Korea, is unrealistic. Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024 Nevertheless, something going on behind the scenes could create unrealistic expectations. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024 This might lead to unrealistic expectations and overwork. Jason Miller, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Be Flexible Sometimes parents struggle with unrealistic expectations and goals for both their kids and themselves, making parenting feel overwhelming. Katherine Lewis, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrealistic 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrealistic was in 1865

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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealistic. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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