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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However, for artists to individually notify companies about their consent or lack thereof seems unrealistic, according to critics of the proposal.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump’s promise to end that war quickly and cleanly is unrealistic.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Burnout generally results from excessive workloads, unrealistic expectations and a lack of work-life balance.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Hill and Waddle are also one of the most expensive receiver duos in the NFL, so expecting Miami to sign or trade for an expensive veteran is unrealistic.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump’s promise to end that war quickly and cleanly is unrealistic.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Burnout generally results from excessive workloads, unrealistic expectations and a lack of work-life balance.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Hill and Waddle are also one of the most expensive receiver duos in the NFL, so expecting Miami to sign or trade for an expensive veteran is unrealistic.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealistic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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