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Definitions

unrealistic

ADJECTIVE
not believable or practical
Synonyms
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impossible impractical improbable quixotic silly unreal unworkable
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blue-sky floating gone half-baked impracticable ivory-tower nonrealistic nonsensical not applicable not sensible on cloud nine reachy romantic starry-eyed theoretical
Antonyms
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believable possible practical sensible tenable
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pragmatic realistic reasonable

Example Sentences

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Public opinion is shifting, and policymakers increasingly recognize that meeting climate goals without reliable baseload power is unrealistic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Treating noise as a simple blur can lead to unrealistic expectations about the true capabilities of quantum computing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron earlier said a military operation to free the waterway is "unrealistic."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Although it might be unrealistic to expect Wales to hit such heights again on Thursday, their display against North Macedonia serves as a blueprint for their future endeavours.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“Amaka used to play with us when I first came here, but now she spends her time listening to African music and dreaming unrealistic dreams.”

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie