unrealistic

Example Sentences

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Such an outcome was unrealistic four years ago when Mr. Putin first sought it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

Modern calculations indicate that even around relatively small stars, the amount of material required would be unrealistic.

From Science Daily • Jul. 10, 2026

With the U.S.-Iran conflict continuing and the Strait of Hormuz closed, jet fuel prices skyrocketed, making international travel unrealistic for many tourists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026

If consumers pull back further as tax returns dwindle and gas prices remain elevated, those lofty expectations could become simply unrealistic.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

And not only are these expectations unrealistic, I rather doubt if they are even desirable.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro