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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This is a much better scenario versus the appearance of being beholden to someone or a handful of super rich folks who may hold unrealistic expectations in exchange for their support.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Some experts contend that the problem isn’t that Gen Z’s standards are unrealistic.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
As the race tightens, Cuomo has sharpened his criticism of Mamdani, calling him inexperienced and arguing that his proposals are unrealistic without significant tax hikes.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Insisting children attend school regularly is not an unrealistic expectation.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Some experts contend that the problem isn’t that Gen Z’s standards are unrealistic.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
As the race tightens, Cuomo has sharpened his criticism of Mamdani, calling him inexperienced and arguing that his proposals are unrealistic without significant tax hikes.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Insisting children attend school regularly is not an unrealistic expectation.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 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 24 Jun. 2025.
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