unrealistic

adjective

un·​re·​al·​is·​tic ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik 

: not realistic : inappropriate to reality or fact

unrealistically

ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of unrealistic in a Sentence

It's unrealistic to expect so much.

The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Council’s deadline was in retrospect, and maybe predictably, unrealistic, and the city has also not moved particularly aggressively to find, plan and build out alternative sites. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025

However, this mindset is suffocating and often only leads to further anxiety, stress and unrealistic expectations. —Kent Ingle, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

Fire and emergency officials have criticized the findings, saying the report cherry-picked worst-case scenarios and projected unrealistic and catastrophic fire and traffic conditions. —Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025

Once Neptune enters Aries on March 30, a wave of inspiration could surround your daily life, but also some confusion around your work life or health journey — don’t overdo it or fall for unrealistic expectations. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrealistic

• anachronistic
• animalistic
• antagonistic
• antiphlogistic
• behavioristic
• cannibalistic
• capitalistic
• characteristic
• collectivistic
• deterministic
• ethnolinguistic
• expressionistic