unrealized

adjective

un·​re·​al·​ized ˌən-ˈrē-ə-ˌlīzd How to pronounce unrealized (audio)
: not realized: such as
a
: not effected, accomplished, or fulfilled
The project remains unrealized.
unrealized desires
unrealized potential
b
: not turned into cash by sale
the stock's unrealized gains
c
: not brought to conscious awareness : not understood
unrealized truths

Examples of unrealized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The 8% lie that Biden has repeatedly touted refers to the tax rate on asset growth including unrealized gains, such as retirement plans and stock holdings that haven’t actually been sold or liquidated. Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 July 2024 That destroying Hamas and freeing the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza cannot be done together and that Israel’s attempt to do so has left both goals unrealized. Matt Bradley, NBC News, 28 June 2024 The Biden Administration countered that nothing in the Constitution bars Congress from taxing unrealized income. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024 Crazy Horse's flowing hair, bare chest, and trusty steed remain unrealized. Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for unrealized 

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Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrealized was in 1767

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Cite this Entry

“Unrealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealized. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Legal Definition

unrealized

adjective
un·​re·​al·​ized
ˌən-ˈrē-ə-ˌlīzd
: not yet realized
unrealized appreciation
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