unrealistically — in a way that is not based on or influenced by real facts; impractically
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is not based on or influenced by real facts; impractically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnriˈælɪstɪkli/
Example Sentences
- The boss unrealistically expects us to work 25 hours a day.
- Students often unrealistically believe they can study for finals in just one night.
- He unrealistically thought he could eat 100 hamburgers and still fit in his jeans.
unrealistically
ADVERB[/ˌʌnriˈælɪstɪkli/]
in a way that is not based on or influenced by real facts; impractically
in a way that is not based on or influenced by real facts; impractically
Thinking unrealistically while ignoring what's statistically probable!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'realis' (actual, real), combined with the Germanic negative prefix 'un-' and Romance suffixes. The word evolved through English morphological processes to express the adverbial negation of realistic qualities or manners.
Breakdown
un- (not) + real (from Latin realis, actual) + -istic (having the nature or character of) + -ally (in the manner of, forming adverbs).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boss unrealistically expects us to work 25 hours a day.”
“Students often unrealistically believe they can study for finals in just one night.”
“He unrealistically thought he could eat 100 hamburgers and still fit in his jeans.”
“The startup was unrealistically valued at a billion dollars despite having no revenue.”
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