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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Both the Rams and Commanders seem like potential trade down candidates, so these trade ideas aren't that unrealistic.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
The story lines are so unrealistic, poorly acted, and not even close to real life.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Margins of 50% are not unrealistic, considering how much driver pay eats into traditional ride-hailing revenues.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Not surprisingly, many of these images on social media present unrealistic beauty standards that are not achievable for the average kid.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
The story lines are so unrealistic, poorly acted, and not even close to real life.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
Margins of 50% are not unrealistic, considering how much driver pay eats into traditional ride-hailing revenues.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Not surprisingly, many of these images on social media present unrealistic beauty standards that are not achievable for the average kid.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 24 Mar. 2025
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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