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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If before-work watering is unrealistic, aim as close to morning as your schedule allows.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
And the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, which oversees prediction markets, has previously brought enforcement actions against companies using simulated trades or making unrealistic claims about winnings.
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Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Musk has frequently set unrealistic timelines for projects, including putting a spacecraft on Mars by 2018.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Psychologically, over-focusing can lead to body dysmorphia and unrealistic expectations.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
And the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, which oversees prediction markets, has previously brought enforcement actions against companies using simulated trades or making unrealistic claims about winnings.
—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Musk has frequently set unrealistic timelines for projects, including putting a spacecraft on Mars by 2018.
—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Psychologically, over-focusing can lead to body dysmorphia and unrealistic expectations.
—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.
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