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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Wellness Should Feel Like Freedom, Not Pressure At its core, wellness should be about feeling good rather than meeting unrealistic expectations or following trends.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Another adds that while the $2,000 tier could work, the $10,000 and $20,000 tiers may be unrealistic.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been playing with the company's product offerings.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Research shows that people can develop unrealistic expectations, and a powerful drive to seek validation through through further self-presentation.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
But strict daily practice can be unrealistic and lead to all-or-nothing thinking.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Another adds that while the $2,000 tier could work, the $10,000 and $20,000 tiers may be unrealistic.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been playing with the company's product offerings.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Research shows that people can develop unrealistic expectations, and a powerful drive to seek validation through through further self-presentation.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
But strict daily practice can be unrealistic and lead to all-or-nothing thinking.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealistic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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