unrealistic

Thân thiện

She had unrealistic dreams of becoming a famous singer overnight.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not based on or aligned with reality or practical possibility: Describing ideas, expectations, or plans that are not grounded in facts, practical considerations, or what is likely to happen. 2. Excessively idealistic or optimistic: Describing a view that ignores difficulties or limitations, often in a way that is naive or impractical.

Usage

The adjective "unrealistic" is used to describe a thought, plan, hope, or demand that is not sensible or achievable given the known facts or constraints. It often carries a slightly negative or critical tone, suggesting a lack of pragmatism. - It is commonly used before nouns like expectation(s), goal(s), demand(s), hope(s), view(s), idea(s), dream(s), price(s), target(s). - It can follow linking verbs like be, seem, sound, become.

Examples

• Having an unrealistic goal can lead to disappointment.
• It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree.
• The film's plot was fun but completely unrealistic.
• Their budget proposal was dismissed as unrealistic.
• She has an unrealistic view of how quickly she can learn the language.

Advanced Usage

• "to be unrealistic about something": To hold views or hopes concerning a specific subject that are not aligned with reality.
  • He is being unrealistic about the costs involved in starting a business.
• "to set unrealistic standards": To establish expectations or benchmarks that are impossibly high.
  • Social media can pressure people to set unrealistic standards for their appearance.

Variants and Related Words

• Realistic (adj): The direct opposite, meaning having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved.
  • We need to set realistic targets for the project.
• Unrealistically (adv): In a manner not based on reality.
  • The project was unrealistically scheduled to finish in one month.

Synonyms

• Impractical: Not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic.
• Idealistic: Characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.
• Naive: Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment, often leading to unrealistic views.
• Fanciful: Over-imaginative and unrealistic.
• Pie-in-the-sky (idiomatic, adj): Hopeful or promising but unrealistic.

Antonyms

• Realistic
• Practical
• Sensible
• Pragmatic
• Achievable

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "With one's head in the clouds": To be unrealistic, dreamy, or not paying attention to practical matters.
  • You can't run a business with your head in the clouds; you need a realistic plan.
• "Build castles in the air": To create unrealistic plans or dreams.
  • Talking about buying a yacht is just building castles in the air right now.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not realistic
   • unrealistic expectations
   • prices at unrealistic high levels