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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But many others are chasing unrealistic nuclear visions.
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W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
For many who grew up after the Cold War and without the constant fear of nuclear war, these threats may seem distant and unrealistic.
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
In January 1941, the idea of using explosives to bring together subcritical masses of uranium was rejected by the experts of the Soviet Defense Commissariat as flawed and unrealistic.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Social media is shaping beauty ideals that are unrealistic and often impossible to reach, leaving many girls feeling like their real faces aren’t good enough.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
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W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
For many who grew up after the Cold War and without the constant fear of nuclear war, these threats may seem distant and unrealistic.
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
In January 1941, the idea of using explosives to bring together subcritical masses of uranium was rejected by the experts of the Soviet Defense Commissariat as flawed and unrealistic.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Social media is shaping beauty ideals that are unrealistic and often impossible to reach, leaving many girls feeling like their real faces aren’t good enough.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
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 29 Oct. 2025.
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