unrealistic

Example Sentences

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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

It’d be better to have single-issue debates, and to have candidates pressed for details by journalists who cover those issues and can push back against unrealistic promises and expose a lack of depth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Tusk's government labelled the initiative "unrealistic" as the central bank faces financial losses.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Congress and the executive branch could fake these reductions with unrealistic growth projections, but the markets at home and abroad wouldn’t be fooled for long.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

I could sympathize with their arguments, but they were being unrealistic.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela