Epärealistisessa

Epärealistisessa is the inessive singular form of the Finnish adjective epärealistinen, meaning “unrealistic.” In Finnish grammar, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify and take different case endings to indicate relationships such as location or state. Epärealistisessa is used to describe something that exists or is perceived “in an unrealistic” context, situation, or perspective, for example in phrases like epärealistisessa suunnitelmassa or epärealistisessa valossa.

Morphology and usage

The form epärealistisessa is produced by combining the adjective stem epärealistinen with the inessive case ending -ssa/-ssä, indicating “in” or “within” a described state or setting. The construction is common in written and spoken Finnish when evaluating proposals, forecasts, plans, or interpretations that are judged to be unfeasible or implausible.

Common contexts

Epärealistisessa is frequently used in criticism or analysis, such as evaluating budgets, timelines, or goals. It often conveys a judgement that the described situation could be unlikely or impractical if taken seriously. The phrase appears in journalism, academic writing, and discourse involving planning or risk assessment.

Examples

Tilanne näytti epärealistisessa valossa. (The situation looked in an unrealistic light.)

Projekti eteni epärealistisessa aikataulussa. (The project progressed on an unrealistic schedule.)

Kustannusarvio vaikutti epärealistisessa suunnitelmassa. (The cost estimate appeared within an unrealistic plan.)

See also

Related forms include epärealistinen (unrealistic) and the adverb epärealisti cesti, as well as wider discussions of realism in Finnish.