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

Burnham estimated that the same strategy for 114 would cost perhaps $100 million or more, making such a blunt approach unrealistic. — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

The problem is, we’re conditioned to expect something totally unrealistic. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

Messaging becomes unclear; expectations become unrealistic; and confidence begins to erode. — Ramesh Tambe, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The Dotcom Bubble burst was because of a multitude of reasons, mostly unrealistic valuations for many tech businesses earning zero profits. — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Sep. 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