unrealistic
adjective
un·re·al·is·tic
ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik 
: not realistic : inappropriate to reality or fact
Examples of unrealistic in a Sentence
It's unrealistic to expect so much.
The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.
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This can lead to the unrealistic expectation that every moment should be equally intense or near-perfect.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Illusions that don’t serve us fall away, whether in the form of toxic relationships, unrealistic expectations or self-deception.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The film also tackles the issues of ageism and unrealistic beauty standards, as experienced by two generations of women: the aging Elisabeth and her younger version, the aspirational Sue (Margaret Qualley).
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Ideally for them, the Red Sox land both pitchers, but that's unrealistic.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Illusions that don’t serve us fall away, whether in the form of toxic relationships, unrealistic expectations or self-deception.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The film also tackles the issues of ageism and unrealistic beauty standards, as experienced by two generations of women: the aging Elisabeth and her younger version, the aspirational Sue (Margaret Qualley).
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Ideally for them, the Red Sox land both pitchers, but that's unrealistic.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unrealistic
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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealistic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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