unrealistic — not showing a sensible understanding of what can be achieved or expected; having or showing a view of life that is not realistic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not showing a sensible understanding of what can be achieved or expected; having or showing a view of life that is not realistic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnriəˈlɪstɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cat has unrealistic expectations about getting served salmon every morning.
- It's unrealistic to expect fluent English after studying for just one week.
- His unrealistic plan involved winning the lottery and buying a private island.
unrealistic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnriəˈlɪstɪk/]
not showing a sensible understanding of what can be achieved or expected; having or showing a view of life that is not realistic
not showing a sensible understanding of what can be achieved or expected; having or showing a view of life that is not realistic
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in English during the 17th century from Latin 'realis' (actual, real) combined with the negative prefix 'un-' and the adjectival suffix '-istic'. The term originally denoted something not conforming to reality, evolving to its present meaning of impractical or fanciful.
Breakdown
un- (not) + real (from Latin realis, actual) + -istic (adjective-forming suffix denoting a characteristic, quality, or practice).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat has unrealistic expectations about getting served salmon every morning.”
“It's unrealistic to expect fluent English after studying for just one week.”
“His unrealistic plan involved winning the lottery and buying a private island.”
“The movie's unrealistic fight scenes made everyone laugh instead of feeling excited.”
“Setting unrealistic deadlines often leads to stress and poor quality work.”
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