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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Kentucky fans have crazy high standards for their coach, but those standards aren't unrealistic.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But critics in both parties view him as disingenuous and making unrealistic promises to appeal to voters.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Some are reputable and transparent; others rely on high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic promises.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But critics in both parties view him as disingenuous and making unrealistic promises to appeal to voters.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Some are reputable and transparent; others rely on high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic promises.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.
—Rory Satran, Vogue, 28 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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