unrealized

un·re·al·ized | \ ˌən-ˈrē-ə-ˌlīzd

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Definition of unrealized

: 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 In the first fiscal year, unrealized gains on investment valuations accounted for essentially all the stated income for the Vision and Delta funds. — Peter Elstrom, Fortune, "‘Unicorn Porn:’ How SoftBank’s Investing Style Boosts Paper Profits—But Not Real-World Value," 26 Nov. 2019 But given how much the Falcons have invested in the unrealized potential of its roster, that may only be the beginning. — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Falcons' free fall shows Atlanta still can't shake Super Bowl meltdown," 20 Oct. 2019 Sold on unrealized opportunities Epstein's complaints go beyond the contracts. — Max Londberg, Cincinnati.com, "Digital media student says UC contracts, director's dismissal hurt learning at new program," 26 Dec. 2019 Yes, any self-respecting romance reader will swoon at the image of Grace yanking off Sebastian’s spectacles and seeing his hitherto unrealized Viking good looks beneath. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Hot Stuff: Five new romances tackle the struggle to feel deserving of love," 3 Dec. 2019 As-yet-unrealized projects include vehicles for space travel, self-supporting dwellings for a future when the climate may be less hospitable and a series of barrier islands to protect New York Harbor from rising sea levels. — Washington Post, "Neglected visionary Agnes Denes altered our landscape with her art. At 88, she’s finally getting her due.," 24 Oct. 2019 The unrealized deal marked a missed opportunity to jump aboard a short-video phenomenon that’s gone viral across the U.S. and China, the world’s largest mobile market. — Sarah Frier, Fortune, "Why Facebook Passed on Buying the App That Became TikTok," 13 Nov. 2019 This account calls upon Grisham to summon up his heretofore unrealized inner Caligula. — Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post, "What is left to say about a new John Grisham novel? ‘The Guardians’ has something to add.," 22 Oct. 2019 Robert Covington is a nice piece, and Andrew Wiggins still has all that unrealized potential, but Karl-Anthony Towns is Minnesota’s only star. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, "Timberwolves’ Gersson Rosas on staying aggressive with roster, building an identity," 22 Oct. 2019

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14 Jan 2020

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“Unrealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealized. Accessed 20 Feb. 2020.

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