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

However, most other teams’ fall rosters were already filled by then, Elschot said, making these promises seem hollow and unrealistic. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

While the Warriors expressed strong interest, their attempts to acquire James and Anthony Davis were deemed unrealistic due to cap constraints and failed trade talks. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Not only was the infant nutrition brand already familiar to the family, but its message about rejecting unrealistic expectations struck a chord with Madison during this season of motherhood. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Some of the blame for HALO's mismanagement falls on NASA, which the OIG memo says put unrealistic expectations on Northrop's progress. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 June 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