German word

unrealistisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnʁeaˌlɪstɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunrealistic

Example

Er hat einen unrealistischen Plan.

He has an unrealistic plan.

Illustration for unrealistisch (unrealistic)

More examples

Seine unrealistischen Erwartungen waren schwer zu erfüllen.

His unrealistic expectations were difficult to fulfill.

Core concept

A timetable promises a destination that the actual route cannot reach.

Common phrases

  • ein unrealistischer Plan

    an unrealistic plan

  • unrealistische Erwartungen

    unrealistic expectations

  • unrealistisch wirken

    seem unrealistic

Similar words

utopisch: An idealistic concept that is highly unlikely to be realized.
unpraktisch: Not convenient or useful for actual use.
unmöglich: Beyond what real conditions allow to happen or achieve.

Definition in German

Nicht real gedacht oder geplant; weit von praktischer Durchführbarkeit entfernt.

Word origin

German formed "unrealistisch" by adding the productive negative prefix "un-" to "realistisch", which is based on Latin "realis" in the modern European adjective tradition.

Usage tips

  • "Unrealistisch" can describe practical expectations such as prices, deadlines, or schedules, not only imaginary ideas or plans.

Other meanings

  • far-fetchedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Unrealismusunrealismnoun
  • Unrealitätunrealitynoun

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