unrealistic
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In some quarters this has instigated an unrealistic disappointment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
That makes complete self-sufficiency -- an idea Netanyahu previously invoked when he said Israel should become more like "Sparta" -- unrealistic for now.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
It’d be better to have single-issue debates, and to have candidates pressed for details by journalists who cover those issues and can push back against unrealistic promises and expose a lack of depth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
"The claims about how quickly you can make gains are completely unrealistic," he says.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“Brittani Slocum. First question. The pageant has come under fire for perpetuating an unrealistic image of superthin girls as beautiful, and many people feel this is harmful to girls’ self-esteem.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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