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

Overnight, industry insider and CEO of international shipping company NAT stated in an interview with CNBC that the idea of a 20% transit fee is unrealistic. — CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

At first, this laissez-faire approach seemed completely unrealistic to me. — Debby Waldman, Parents, 3 Aug. 2026

Rather than shying away from criticism, Schumer has often used humor to address comments about her appearance while encouraging others to focus on their health instead of unrealistic beauty standards. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Maxxing involves individuals ignoring the potentially harmful consequences of their actions in pursuit of unrealistic and often thwarted ideals of self-improvement. — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 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