unrealistic
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They include promising wealth, high returns or a better lifestyle to tempt you into investing; raising expectations for unrealistic profits; and using titles, qualifications or positions of authority to gain your trust.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
I primarily see people with itineraries that I deem unrealistic.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
In a cross-complaint, Scorsese called Afram a “novice filmmaker” with unrealistic expectations of how long it takes to develop a motion picture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
The Japanese company in March published a report from a third-party committee that said billionaire founder Shigenobu Nagamori pressured executives to achieve unrealistic earnings targets, ultimately leading to improper accounting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
I could sympathize with their arguments, but they were being unrealistic.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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