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

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Some Venezuelans point back to the period of heightened, yet unrealized hope for regime change after Trump recognized Juan Guaidó as interim leader in 2019. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025 Imagine a wealthy private equity partner with a $10 million unrealized gain in Meta. Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Over the past half-decade, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been called off three times, leaving behind unrealized lineups, swampy farmlands, and heartbroken fans. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025 Even unrealized dreams can be suspect. Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrealized

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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“Unrealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealized. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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unrealized

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