unrealistic

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/
US: /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/

  1. Not likely to happen or be achieved.

    1. His plans are unrealistic.
    2. It's unrealistic to expect everyone to agree, considering the complexity of topic.

  2. Based on ideas or beliefs that are not practical.

    1. The movie was unrealistic.
    2. Her unrealistic view of the world made it difficult for her to cope with reality.

Synonyms

impractical unlikely idealistic visionary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unrealistic" in English means: Not likely to happen or be achieved., Based on ideas or beliefs that are not practical..

The phonetic transcription of "unrealistic" is /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/ in British English and /ˌʌnrɪəˈlɪstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unrealistic": impractical, unlikely, idealistic, visionary.

Example usage of "unrealistic": "His plans are unrealistic.". More examples on the page.