unrealistic
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Tech shares have seen rollercoaster volatility in recent days, as investors lurch between bullish optimism over sustained AI demand, and fears that the big valuations are unrealistic.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
In other words, relatively few executives have warned that Wall Street’s estimates are unrealistic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
With the U.S.-Iran conflict continuing and the Strait of Hormuz closed, jet fuel prices skyrocketed, making international travel unrealistic for many tourists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
It is "unhelpful and unrealistic" to suggest that higher tuition fees would lead to students paying more money back.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
It was probably unrealistic to hope that nobody would.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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