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US/ˌʌn.riː.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
UK/ˌʌn.rɪ.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
not sensible or possible in real life, often because it expects too much
In context
His plan to finish the work in one day is unrealistic.
Many films give young people an unrealistic view of love.
Setting unrealistic goals can make you lose motivation quickly.
Words that go with unrealistic
adjective + noun
- unrealistic expectationsParents sometimes have unrealistic expectations.
- unrealistic goalsAvoid unrealistic goals when you start.
- unrealistic deadlineThe boss set an unrealistic deadline.
adverb + adjective
- completely unrealisticSuch a budget is completely unrealistic.
- wildly unrealisticTheir sales targets were wildly unrealistic.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
unreal planCorrect: unrealistic plan