unrealistic
gb/ʌnɹˌilˈɪstɪk/ us/ʌnɹˌilˈɪstɪk/
B1
Английский
~ 8700
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
property
1
not practical or achievable
Not possible or not likely to happen in real life; not sensible for the situation.
Модель употребления:
[plan/goal/expectation] is unrealistic
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes say *not realistic* when a single adjective is more natural, e.g. saying 'The plan is not realistic' is correct, but in many cases 'The plan is unrealistic' sounds smoother and more native-like. Learners may also confuse 'unreal' (meaning very good or amazing in informal speech) with 'unrealistic', which usually has a negative or critical meaning.
Синонимы
impractical (Emphasizes that something will not work well in real life, while 'unrealistic' can also stress that it is unlikely or too hopeful.)
Антонимы
realistic (Describes plans or expectations that are sensible and likely to happen, the opposite of being unrealistic.)
Коллокации
unrealistic expectations
|unrealistic goals
|unrealistic deadline
|unrealistic standards
|wildly unrealistic
|totally unrealistic
Темы
thinking
|work
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Their budget is completely unrealistic for a project of this size.
- He has unrealistic expectations about how quickly he can get promoted.
- Setting such an early deadline was unrealistic and stressed the whole team.
- It’s unrealistic to think you can become fluent in a month.
- The proposal was rejected because the sales targets were seen as wildly unrealistic.
Примеры для изучающих
- My teacher said my plan was unrealistic.
- She has unrealistic dreams about becoming rich very fast.
- The company gave us an unrealistic deadline for the report.
- It is unrealistic to work every day with no rest.
- They made unrealistic promises during the election.
adjective
B2
property
2
not lifelike or believable
Talking about a film, story, picture, or acting that does not feel like real life and is hard to believe.
Модель употребления:
[story/film/dialogue/portrayal] is unrealistic
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general 'not practical' sense. When talking about films, books, or pictures, 'unrealistic' usually means not lifelike or not believable, not about being a bad plan.
Синонимы
unconvincing (Focuses on not making the audience believe it, while 'unrealistic' focuses more on not matching real life.)
Антонимы
realistic (Describes art or media that closely matches real-life look, behavior, or feeling.)
Коллокации
unrealistic dialogue
|unrealistic portrayal
|unrealistic special effects
|unrealistic graphics
Темы
art
|media
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Примеры
- The movie’s ending felt completely unrealistic and ruined the story for me.
- Critics said the show gives an unrealistic picture of life in New York.
- The dialogue between the teenagers was so unrealistic that it made me laugh.
- Some players complain that the game’s physics are unrealistic.
- The documentary was praised for its honest and not at all unrealistic portrayal of poverty.
Примеры для изучающих
- I stopped watching the series because the story was unrealistic.
- The fight scene was exciting but very unrealistic.
- Many people think romantic films show an unrealistic idea of love.
- The painting is beautiful but a little unrealistic.
- The characters talk in an unrealistic way for children.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
unrealistic
IPA
GB/ʌnɹˌilˈɪstɪk/
US/ʌnɹˌilˈɪstɪk/
Слоги и ударение
un - real - ist - ic (4 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ist)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: unrealistic
Родственные слова
Выражения
set unrealistic expectations
1/sˈɛt ʌnɹˌilˈɪstɪk ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
create expectations that are not realistic
To make people believe or hope that something will happen, when it is not really possible.
Примеры
- The company set unrealistic expectations by promising delivery within two days.
- If you set unrealistic expectations for yourself, you are likely to feel disappointed.
- We don’t want to set unrealistic expectations with our marketing campaign.
unrealistic expectations
1/ʌnɹˌilˈɪstɪk ˌɛkspɛktˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
expectations that are not realistic
Hopes or beliefs about what will happen that are too high or not possible in real life.
Примеры
- New managers often have unrealistic expectations about how quickly changes can happen.
- Parents sometimes place unrealistic expectations on their children to succeed in everything.
- The ad creates unrealistic expectations about what the product can do.
unrealistic goals
1/ʌnɹˌilˈɪstɪk ɡˈoʊlz/
fixed phrase
goals that are not realistic
Targets or results that someone wants, but that are not really possible to reach.
Примеры
- The team failed because they started with completely unrealistic goals.
- Coaches warn athletes not to set unrealistic goals at the beginning of training.
- Unrealistic goals at work can cause stress and burnout.
unrealistic standards
1/ʌnɹˌilˈɪstɪk stˈændɚdz/
fixed phrase
standards that are not realistic
Ideas of how good something or someone should be that are too high and cannot really be met.
Примеры
- Social media can create unrealistic standards of beauty.
- He holds himself to unrealistic standards and is never satisfied.
- Teachers are worried that the new policy sets unrealistic standards for young children.