unrealistic

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It is banned in thoroughbred racing and competitors in other disciplines are divided, with some saying it creates unrealistic expectations and stifles advances in breeding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

That his hopefulness reads as synthetic or unrealistic is a broader indictment of how cruel the world has become, and how quickly we’ve accepted casual coldness as the norm.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

That makes complete self-sufficiency -- an idea Netanyahu previously invoked when he said Israel should become more like "Sparta" -- unrealistic for now.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The influencer said social media was "really bad" for setting unrealistic expectations, in part due to the widespread use of filters and photo editing.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“That is simply unrealistic pep-rally nonsense, Aunty Chi- aku,” Obiora said.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie