Definition of unrealistic
: not realistic : inappropriate to reality or fact
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Examples of unrealistic in a Sentence
It's unrealistic to expect so much.
The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.
Recent Examples of unrealistic from the Web
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The public will remain horrified at the thought of giving up any benefits, no matter how unrealistic those promises may be.
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That's probably a bit unrealistic for typical conditions in the back yard.
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If this were a movie script, a director would scribble too unrealistic.
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Most porn is meant to be a fantasy, an unrealistic fantasy at that.
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Gilead said that the state's predictions of the budget impact are unrealistic, based on the idea that the entire infected population could be screened, treated and connected to treatment in a year.
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The Boston Celtics are still waiting to hear back from the Indiana Pacers concerning Paul George, but consider the team's current demand for George unrealistic.
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But Hanne points out pushing intersex people into gender roles forces unrealistic expectations on them.
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Jokes aside, Rhimes makes a powerful point in a world where unrealistic body ideals are everywhere and a person's size is often linked to their value.
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First Known Use of unrealistic
1865
UNREALISTIC Defined for English Language Learners
unrealistic
playDefinition of unrealistic for English Language Learners
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: not able to see things as they really are
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: based on what is wanted or hoped for rather than on what is possible or likely : not sensible and appropriate
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: not showing people and things as they are in real life
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