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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While many reputable debt relief firms exist, the industry also has its share of illegitimate operators, meaning companies that charge upfront fees, push unrealistic promises or advise borrowers to stop paying creditors without explaining the consequences.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Another commenter questioned the husband’s logic, pointing out how unrealistic his plan sounded.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
His economic plan involves more flexible labor laws, corporate tax cuts and less regulation – though he is expected to moderate planned spending cuts widely seen as unrealistic.
—Fabian Cambero, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Others have felt burdened by unrealistic expectations to produce more code more quickly or to use specific tools, feeling disillusioned by mandates set by executives who don’t understand the day-to-day of their work and are just pushing productivity above all.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Another commenter questioned the husband’s logic, pointing out how unrealistic his plan sounded.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
His economic plan involves more flexible labor laws, corporate tax cuts and less regulation – though he is expected to moderate planned spending cuts widely seen as unrealistic.
—Fabian Cambero, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Others have felt burdened by unrealistic expectations to produce more code more quickly or to use specific tools, feeling disillusioned by mandates set by executives who don’t understand the day-to-day of their work and are just pushing productivity above all.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealistic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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