Definition

Something that has not yet been achieved or made real.

Example

She has many unrealized dreams that she hopes to fulfill one day.

Conversation

I have so many unrealized goals for this year.

What kind of goals are you thinking about?

I really want to start painting again, but I just haven't done it.

You should definitely go for it; those dreams shouldn't stay unrealized!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unrealized → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "realize" (from Latin "realizare", meaning to make real or actual). The word "unrealized" means not made real or not brought into reality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'real' ('realize') — that's why unrealized means something that has not been made real.

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