unrealistic

Meanings

• adjective

  Not conforming to the real or actual world; impossible to achieve.

  - "The scientist's unrealistic expectations for the experiment's outcome hindered progress."
  - "The budget for the project was unrealistic, leading to numerous delays."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unrealistic
surrealistic , idealistic , realistic , prestidigitatic

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Variants

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unrealistic , unrealistically

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from un- 'not' + realistic.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unrealistic' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

2. In psychology, the term 'unrealistic optimism' refers to overly positive expectations for the future.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fantasy: Fantasy is a genre of fiction that involves imaginary worlds, characters, and events. Unrealistic can be used to describe elements of fantasy that are implausible or not grounded in reality.

2. Imagination: Imagination is the ability to create mental images or concepts not present in the physical world. Unrealistic ideas or plans are those that cannot be achieved in the real world.

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Culture

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In literature, unrealistic is often used to describe characters or plotlines that are implausible or not grounded in reality. It can also be used to critique works that lack believability or authenticity.

How to Memorize "unrealistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a world where impossible things happen every day. Visualize a situation where expectations are unrealistic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unrealistic' with 'impossible' or 'impractical'. Remember, something that cannot be achieved in the real world is unrealistic.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U-N-R-E-A-L-I-S-T-I-C': Unrealistic ideas are not grounded in reality.

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