unrealistic

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Unrealistic portrayals of pregnant women in the media, often edited to remove uneven skin tone and stretch marks, are also believed to contribute to body image dissatisfaction.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2023

Unrealistic recommended serving sizes can mislead people into thinking they are consuming fewer calories, and less fat, sugar or salt, than they actually are, Which? says.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023

When sales dropped 16% in 2014, for instance, Time magazine made this prediction: “Bye, Bye, Barbie: 2015 Is the Year We Abandon Unrealistic Beauty Ideals.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

"Unrealistic expectations that have emerged since the Great Financial Crisis and COVID-19 pandemic about the degree and persistence of monetary and fiscal support need to be corrected," he said.

From Reuters • Jun. 25, 2023

Unrealistic to the point where you accomplish something above the space where you didn't believe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2016