unrealistic
adjective
un·re·al·is·tic
ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik 
: not realistic : inappropriate to reality or fact
Examples of unrealistic in a Sentence
It's unrealistic to expect so much.
The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.
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Each is still saying the other has unrealistic and greedy demands.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
The Continent’s expectations for what a peace deal should consist of, including a full Russian withdrawal from Ukrainian territory and tens of billions in Russian compensation, are entirely unrealistic given the facts on the ground.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
In December, the Attorney General’s office redid her circuit’s contract, Worrell said, slashing funding in some areas and adding on unrealistic measures for success that are not likely to be achieved, which could jeopardize future funding.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Nail artist Miss Pop, who created these looks with Sally Hansen, says the unrealistic application is what makes these looks so luxe.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
The Continent’s expectations for what a peace deal should consist of, including a full Russian withdrawal from Ukrainian territory and tens of billions in Russian compensation, are entirely unrealistic given the facts on the ground.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
In December, the Attorney General’s office redid her circuit’s contract, Worrell said, slashing funding in some areas and adding on unrealistic measures for success that are not likely to be achieved, which could jeopardize future funding.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Nail artist Miss Pop, who created these looks with Sally Hansen, says the unrealistic application is what makes these looks so luxe.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unrealistic
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“Unrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealistic. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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