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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Expecting Beijing to take extreme measures, such as suspending oil supplies or humanitarian aid to North Korea, is unrealistic.
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Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Nevertheless, something going on behind the scenes could create unrealistic expectations.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
This might lead to unrealistic expectations and overwork.
—Jason Miller, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Be Flexible Sometimes parents struggle with unrealistic expectations and goals for both their kids and themselves, making parenting feel overwhelming.
—Katherine Lewis, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Nevertheless, something going on behind the scenes could create unrealistic expectations.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
This might lead to unrealistic expectations and overwork.
—Jason Miller, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Be Flexible Sometimes parents struggle with unrealistic expectations and goals for both their kids and themselves, making parenting feel overwhelming.
—Katherine Lewis, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
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 1 Dec. 2024.
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