Definition

Not based on reality or not representing things as they truly are; often used to describe ideas, plans, or representations that are fanciful or impractical.

Example

The movie was filled with nonrealistic scenarios that made it hard to believe.

Conversation

Did you see that new animated movie?

Yeah, I did! Some parts were really nonrealistic, though.

I know what you mean; it felt like they were trying too hard to be funny.

Exactly! But I still enjoyed it overall, despite the nonrealistic moments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonrealistic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "realistic" (from Latin "realis", meaning actual or real, combined with the suffix "-istic", meaning pertaining to). The word "nonrealistic" means not pertaining to or not resembling reality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'real' ('realis') to remember that 'nonrealistic' describes something that does not resemble reality.

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