unrealistic

adjective

un·​re·​al·​is·​tic ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik 

: not realistic : inappropriate to reality or fact

unrealistically

ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of unrealistic in a Sentence

It's unrealistic to expect so much.

The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bell had surgery to repair two ligaments, but his goal of becoming a first-round pick in the upcoming draft became unrealistic. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

While laudable, these are seen by many as unrealistic, given the current geopolitical landscape. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026

When organizations imposed unrealistic restrictions to protect company systems and data, users found workarounds. — David Matalon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Expecting a complete turnaround from going 3-9 in 2025 is an unrealistic standard set by Chesney’s JMU predecessor. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrealistic

• agonistic
• altruistic
• animistic
• aphoristic
• atheistic
• atomistic
• cabalistic
• calvinistic
• chauvinistic
• dualistic
• egoistic
• egotistic