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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Lisa De Los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Amidror also pushed back forcefully against claims that modern enforcement is unrealistic.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
But critics in both parties view him as disingenuous and making unrealistic promises to appeal to voters.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Some are reputable and transparent; others rely on high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic promises.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealistic. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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