unrealistic

Example Sentences

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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

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

A parent who refuses to share basic caregiving responsibilities places an unfair and unrealistic burden on the other partner — and on you, if you are spending time babysitting while he is upstairs.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

And then there's the unrealistic beauty standards that we have to measure up to.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan