unrealistic

/ ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

1. not realistic

   unrealistic expectations

Example Sentences

Not only does this set unrealistic expectations for what constitutes a happy or successful life, but it can distort our view of previous eras.

From Slate

It complained the original ruling was unfair as it singled out one company for a global issue, and said it was unrealistic to try to hold Shell accountable for its customers' choices.

From BBC

Mr Lanza did not mention areas of eastern Ukraine, but he said regaining Crimea from Russia was unrealistic and "not the goal of the United States".

From BBC

His call to eliminate the federal Department of Education, for instance, is probably unrealistic, Hess and others said.

From Los Angeles Times

It is not unrealistic to see a spike in far-right attacks on immigrants, with the perpetrators claiming that they are doing what the president asked, taking back the country from what he called the “enemies within.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• impossible
• impractical
• improbable
• quixotic
• silly
• unreal
• unworkable