unrealistic

Example Sentences

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“Listing agents are also culprits in this pattern, as they want to work with the celebrity and oblige their unrealistic expectations,” he explains.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

That his hopefulness reads as synthetic or unrealistic is a broader indictment of how cruel the world has become, and how quickly we’ve accepted casual coldness as the norm.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The influencer said social media was "really bad" for setting unrealistic expectations, in part due to the widespread use of filters and photo editing.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Tusk's government labelled the initiative "unrealistic" as the central bank faces financial losses.

From Barron's • May 8, 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