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

Perhaps the schedule is unrealistic or maybe the job is draining you. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Mikesell said the cost of Miami real estate makes recreating that studio complex unrealistic now. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

The approach more often than not promotes unhealthy beauty standards and unrealistic expectations for teens. — Sienna Feliciano, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Expecting adolescents with still-developing judgment and impulse control to consistently win that battle on their own is unrealistic. — Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 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