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单词 unrealistic
释义

unrealistic

adjective

un·​re·​al·​is·​tic ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-stik How to pronounce unrealistic (audio)
: not realistic : inappropriate to reality or fact
unrealistically
ˌən-ˌrē-ə-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce unrealistic (audio)
adverb

Example Sentences

It's unrealistic to expect so much. The dialogue in the movie was unrealistic.
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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

unrealistic

adjective

1
as in ridiculous
not likely to occur in the real world The movie's unrealistic dialogue kept distracting me from the story.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ridiculous
  • absurd
  • incredible
  • silly
  • artificial
  • unreasonable
  • unnatural
  • comical
  • pathetic
  • fantastical
  • forced
  • nonrealistic
  • unbelievable
  • unreal
  • inconceivable
  • fake
  • fantastic
  • ludicrous
  • far-fetched
  • contrived
  • laughable
  • preposterous
  • irrational
  • farcical
  • nonsensical
  • illogical
  • insane
  • nonnatural
  • phony
  • derisive
  • risible
  • pretended
  • crazy
  • derisory
  • feigned
  • phoney
  • wacky
  • cockamamie
  • screwball
  • nutty
  • jerky
  • whacky
  • half-baked
  • kooky
  • cockamamy
  • senseless
  • cuckoo
  • kookie

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • realistic
  • natural
  • reasonable
  • logical
  • rational
  • sensible
  • lifelike
  • credible
  • conceivable
  • believable
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2
as in unreasonable
based on what is wanted or hoped for rather than on what is possible or likely He had unrealistic expectations about the type of apartment he could afford on his meager salary. The valuation placed on this company is completely unrealistic.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • unreasonable
  • irrational
  • impractical
  • idealistic
  • nonrealistic
  • utopian
  • illogical
  • romantic
  • quixotic
  • idealist
  • optimistic
  • romantic
  • sentimental
  • quixotical
  • unworkable
  • starry-eyed
  • visionary
  • impracticable
  • half-baked
  • useless
  • hopeful
  • Pollyannish
  • starry
  • rosy
  • Pollyannaish
  • upbeat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • realistic
  • pragmatic
  • practical
  • pragmatical
  • clear-eyed
  • clear-sighted
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