unrealistic

adjective

un·re·al·is·tic | \ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik

Definition of unrealistic

: not realistic : inappropriate to reality or fact

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It's unrealistic to expect so much. The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.

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Some economists argue comparing the current market to the last housing boom is faulty because the runup was based on unrealistic access to loans, and that’s not the case now. — Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego home price hits (another) record high: $570K," 23 May 2018 Supporting yourself from your writing can be a really tough, punishing standard, and just often a pretty unrealistic one. — Lolade Fadulu, The Atlantic, "The Experiment in Irresponsibility," 3 May 2018 Once again, the parent transportation requirement will make the location of some schools unrealistic options for many families. — Leslie Postal, OrlandoSentinel.com, "School transfer law: Parents can seek new campuses, but not many have room," 27 Apr. 2018 But in the grander scope of entertainment, Söderström’s claim is not untenable or unrealistic. — Cherie Hu, Billboard, "Spotify Wants to Be 'The R&D Department for the Entire Music Industry' -- What Does That Actually Mean?," 26 Apr. 2018 The manufacturers' imagery, FlyersRights claims, is unrealistic, doesn't show the entire evacuation procedure, and does not depict anyone reaching for carry-on bags, which have increased in number as baggage fees have swept the industry. — Dennis Romero, NBC News, "FAA declines to regulate more legroom for airline passengers," 3 July 2018 In his television appearance, Bolton set out a schedule that intelligence officials have already warned is unrealistic. — William J. Broad, The Seattle Times, "Bolton says North Korea could disarm in a year," 2 July 2018 In his television appearance, Mr. Bolton set out a schedule that intelligence officials have already warned is unrealistic. — David E. Sanger, New York Times, "As Bolton Says North Korea Could Disarm in a Year, Reality Lags Promises," 1 July 2018 But after spending much of last season on the injury report, Ansah staying healthy for all 16 games may be unrealistic. — George Stoia, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions must do these five things to make NFL playoffs in 2018," 28 June 2018

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