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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In an era shaped by social media filters and unrealistic standards, that level of care has become more important than ever.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
His critics on the left say these ideas are unrealistic — even in a liberal bastion like New York City.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
The earnings miss is tied to unrealistic growth projections, cost-cutting that limited customer service deliveries, and relying on short-term initiatives that neglected building long-term relationships.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Experts increasingly agree that decarbonization without nuclear power is unrealistic.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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 5 Nov. 2025.
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