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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Social media is shaping beauty ideals that are unrealistic and often impossible to reach, leaving many girls feeling like their real faces aren’t good enough.
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
For example, parody content labeled as AI or videos with an unrealistic style may not meet the threshold for removal.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
And in this cap era, that’s unrealistic.
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updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old democratic socialist and clear front-runner in the race, faced sharp attacks from his rivals, who accused him of being unprepared and promoting unrealistic policies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
For example, parody content labeled as AI or videos with an unrealistic style may not meet the threshold for removal.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2025
And in this cap era, that’s unrealistic.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 19, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old democratic socialist and clear front-runner in the race, faced sharp attacks from his rivals, who accused him of being unprepared and promoting unrealistic policies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.
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