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Unrealistische

Unrealistische is a German adjective meaning not realistic or implausible. It is used to describe things, ideas, plans, or representations that fail to meet plausibility, feasibility, or truth. The term appears across everyday language, media analysis, economics, and cultural criticism to qualify expectations or portrayals as being out of touch with reality.

Etymology and usage: unrealistische is formed from the prefix un- added to realistisch (realistic). The word

Grammatical notes: When used attributively with a definite article, the ending depends on gender and case. Examples:

Related terms and usage: unrealistisch is closely related to unrealismus (unrealism) in philosophical or artistic contexts

See also: Realistisch, Realismus, Unrealismus. English equivalent: unrealistic.

entered
standard
German
as
part
of
the
common
vocabulary
in
the
19th
and
20th
centuries,
with
its
meaning
anchored
in
negation
of
realism.
Like
other
adjectives,
unrealistisch
is
declined
to
agree
with
gender,
number,
and
case
when
placed
attributively
before
a
noun.
der
unrealistische
Plan
(masculine
nominative),
die
unrealistische
Idee
(feminine
nominative),
die
unrealistischen
Ideen
(plural
nominative/accusative).
Without
a
determiner,
strong
declension
yields
unrealistische
Erwartungen.
In
predicative
position,
the
form
unrealistisch
is
typically
used:
Die
Situation
ist
unrealistisch.
and
to
the
broader
concept
of
realism
(Realismus)
in
aesthetics,
politics,
and
science.
The
term
is
common
in
discussions
of
forecasting,
budgeting,
media
representation,
and
design
where
outcomes
or
portrayals
are
judged
as
unlikely
or
impractical.