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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This can lead to the unrealistic expectation that every moment should be equally intense or near-perfect. 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 

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 17 Dec. 2024.

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