unrealistic

adjective

un·​re·​al·​is·​tic ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik How to pronounce unrealistic (audio)
: not realistic : inappropriate to reality or fact
unrealistically adverb

Examples of unrealistic in a Sentence

It's unrealistic to expect so much. The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.
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Poor purchasing practices such as tight lead times, last-minute changes to orders and unrealistic production volumes are another. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025 Competing directly in the chip business is unrealistic for most companies. Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Ureña gave the Angels’ hitters a chance to get back in the game, which didn’t seem unrealistic considering Barnett’s first inning. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025 The goal of gaining control of multiple states is unrealistic, of course, at least peacefully. Paul J. Becker, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrealistic

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unrealistic was in 1865

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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealistic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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