unrealistic
/ˌʌnˈriːəˌlɪstɪk/adjective★Intermediate— not practical or achievable
general
Not practical or achievable; beyond what is possible or reasonable.
His expectations for the team are unrealistic.
He is asking for more than the team can realistically accomplish.
The budget for the event is unrealistic given the current economic conditions.
The budget is too high to be feasible right now.
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Often used to describe goals, plans, or expectations that are too ambitious or impractical.
Collocations
unrealistic expectationsexpectations that are too high or impracticalunrealistic goalsobjectives that are not achievableunrealistic budgeta financial plan that is not feasible
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'unrealistic' to describe situations where goals or plans are not practical or achievable.
📖Word Origin
From 'un-' (not) + 'realistic' (based on reality).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in discussions about planning, expectations, and feasibility.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixrealistic
based on reality
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