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unrealized

American  
[uhn-ree-uh-lahyzd] / ʌnˈri əˌlaɪzd /

adjective

  1. not made real or actual; not resulting in accomplishment, as a task or aim.

    unrealized ambitions.

  2. not known or suspected.

    unrealized talent.


unrealized British  
/ ʌnˈrɪəˌlaɪzd /

adjective

  1. (of an ambition, hope, goal, etc) not attained or brought to fruition

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Etymology

Origin of unrealized

First recorded in 1765–75; un- 1 + realize ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

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Arnolfini, to 12 Sep Unrealised Potential, Manchester An exhibition that recognises the ongoing thrill of unrealised creative ideas, the forward trajectory of overcoming studio frustration and failure.

From The Guardian • Jul. 16, 2010

Unrealised at first by himself, the most wonderful change that can come between the cradle and the grave had happened to him.

From Shenac's Work at Home by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)

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