adj

unrealistic

adj

Not based on a sensible or practical view of what is possible; not realistic.

"Setting an unrealistic deadline just sets the team up to fail."

"His expectations for the trip were a little unrealistic."

How to Use Unrealistic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes goals, expectations, or plans that ignore practical limits.

Common pairings

unrealistic expectations unrealistic deadline wildly unrealistic

more unrealistic comparative, most unrealistic superlative

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Setting an _____ deadline just sets the team up to fail.

From un- ("not") plus realistic.

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