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unrealistic

/ˌʌn.riː.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
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Adverb:unrealistically
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unrealistic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not sensible, practical, or based on a clear understanding of real facts and possibilities.

Example

"The project manager warned that completing the software overhaul in two weeks was completely unrealistic."

2

Failing to accurately represent or resemble how things appear or behave in real life.

Example

"Critics noted that the dialogue in the film felt stiff and unrealistic compared to natural human conversation."

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• Rhymes for unrealistic

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unreality
unrealized

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unrealistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unrealistic
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