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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The Valuation Myth Emerging franchisors also tend to have unrealistic expectations about valuation.
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Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The employees specifically criticized unrealistic deadlines, complex training sessions, and confusion about the training’s practical effects.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
McDavid said buyers with deep pockets can have unrealistic expectations, wanting a rural property without sacrificing convenience.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
However, this kind of scenario is extreme and unrealistic.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
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Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The employees specifically criticized unrealistic deadlines, complex training sessions, and confusion about the training’s practical effects.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
McDavid said buyers with deep pockets can have unrealistic expectations, wanting a rural property without sacrificing convenience.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
However, this kind of scenario is extreme and unrealistic.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealistic. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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