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Discover LudwigThe phrase "being unrealistic" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing expectations, goals, or perceptions that do not align with reality.
Example: "His constant focus on perfection is being unrealistic and sets him up for disappointment."
Alternatives: "lacking realism" or "not grounded in reality."
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It doesn't have to be a realistic type of disaster (Alien invasion being unrealistic, earthquake being realistic).
Being unrealistic does no one any favours.
Cosell wasted no time being unrealistic.
It wasn't that I was being unrealistic.
However, its timetable has been criticised as being "unrealistic".
"People who are demanding precision now are being unrealistic".
If you're not being practical, you're being unrealistic.
And many brokers say that sellers are still being unrealistic about pricing their properties.
I know, I'm being unrealistic (and that last idea has shades of HillaryCare).
Mr. Bloomberg is being unrealistic, he suggested: "I feel bad for him, but you know what?
"They were being unrealistic in their thoughts about what could be done," he said.
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