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

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

European leaders say forcing the passageway open militarily is unrealistic and more likely to come about through international pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Macron has previously said it would be unrealistic to force open the passage militarily.

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

Most Americans are staring across a widening income gap between themselves and the very rich, making such vertical desire all the more unrealistic.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times