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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That's not an unrealistic amount to spend for an average business.
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Even if every vacant rental unit were available — an unrealistic scenario — the state would still fall tens of thousands of units short.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
Professional athletes or people with highly flexible schedules might manage it, but for many people balancing work and family, the structure can be unrealistic.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
But growth is not linear, and expecting dominance – especially in the Big 12 – is simply unrealistic.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Even if every vacant rental unit were available — an unrealistic scenario — the state would still fall tens of thousands of units short.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
Professional athletes or people with highly flexible schedules might manage it, but for many people balancing work and family, the structure can be unrealistic.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
But growth is not linear, and expecting dominance – especially in the Big 12 – is simply unrealistic.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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 30 Mar. 2026.
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