: not realistic: such as
a
: not able to see things as they really are
an unrealistic person
b
: based on what is wanted or hoped for rather than on what is possible or likely : not sensible and appropriate
unrealistic expectations/demands
It's unrealistic to expect so much.
c
: not showing people and things as they are in real life
The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.
an unrealistic scenario
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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/unrealistic. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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