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unrealistic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnriːəˈlɪstɪk/ · UK /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/

unrealistic means: Unlikely to happen or succeed, or unlike what happens in real life.

adjective

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Unlikely to happen or succeed, or unlike what happens in real life.

  • That deadline is unrealistic.
  • The film gives an unrealistic picture of family life.
  • Is it unrealistic to hope for a quick recovery?

How to use it: unrealistic to do something (It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree.)

Similar words: impractical, unreasonable

Opposites: realistic

Common phrases: unrealistic expectations, unrealistic goal, unrealistic deadline

Questions about unrealistic

What does unrealistic mean?

Unlikely to happen or succeed, or unlike what happens in real life.

What is unrealistic in other languages?

Türkçe: gerçekçi olmayan · Español: poco realista · Français: irréaliste · Deutsch: unrealistisch · Italiano: irrealistico · 日本語: 非現実的な

How do you pronounce unrealistic?

In American English /ˌʌnriːəˈlɪstɪk/; in British English /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/.

How do you use unrealistic in a sentence?

That deadline is unrealistic. The film gives an unrealistic picture of family life.

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