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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Poor purchasing practices such as tight lead times, last-minute changes to orders and unrealistic production volumes are another.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Competing directly in the chip business is unrealistic for most companies.
—Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Ureña gave the Angels’ hitters a chance to get back in the game, which didn’t seem unrealistic considering Barnett’s first inning.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
The goal of gaining control of multiple states is unrealistic, of course, at least peacefully.
—Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Competing directly in the chip business is unrealistic for most companies.
—Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Ureña gave the Angels’ hitters a chance to get back in the game, which didn’t seem unrealistic considering Barnett’s first inning.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
The goal of gaining control of multiple states is unrealistic, of course, at least peacefully.
—Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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