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Definitions

unrealistic

ADJECTIVE
not believable or practical
Synonyms
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impossible impractical improbable quixotic silly unreal unworkable
WEAK
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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The government says the doctors' expectations are unreasonable and unrealistic.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

Forcing open the strait militarily is unrealistic, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Some within the ANC had unrealistic expectations and were convinced that the campaign could topple the government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela