unrealized

adjective

un·​re·​al·​ized ˌən-ˈrē-ə-ˌlīzd 

: 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

With the 10-year treasury yield hovering around 5% and bond prices falling, investors who bought bond mutual funds or ETFs when yields were lower may be sitting on unrealized losses within their portfolio. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

The print was supposed to accompany an unrealized book of poetry. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

This would be the first time that any state in the United States has levied a tax on unrealized assets like ownership in a business, securities, collectibles, and art. — Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2026

Wolfe allegedly tipped off three associates who together made about $515,000 in unrealized profits. — Chase Jordan august 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unrealized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized

Legal Definition

unrealized

adjective

un·​re·​al·​ized

ˌən-ˈrē-ə-ˌlīzd

: not yet realized

unrealized appreciation