Unrealizable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unrealizable

 

[ ʌnˈriːəˌlaɪzəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

adjective

Not capable of being realized or achieved; not feasible or possible.

Synonyms

impossible, impracticable, unattainable, unfeasible.

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Word Description / Examples
unrealizable

Use this word when something cannot be achieved or brought to reality, often due to fundamental limitations or inherent contradictions.

  • The idea to travel faster than the speed of light is unrealizable with our current understanding of physics.
unattainable

This word often describes goals or desires that cannot be reached, irrespective of effort or resource allocation.

  • For many people, achieving perfection is an unattainable goal.
  • The luxury car he wanted was unattainable given his current financial situation.
impossible

This is a broad term for anything that cannot happen or be done. It's used in both everyday and serious contexts.

  • It's impossible to breathe underwater without special equipment.
  • Winning the lottery twice in a row is highly impossible.
unfeasible

Unfeasible is used when something is not possible or practical because of the circumstances, budget, or other constraints.

  • Implementing such a complex software system in just a month is unfeasible.
  • Moving the entire office to another country was unfeasible given the company's financial state.
impracticable

Used when something is possible in theory but cannot be done in practice due to practical limitations or excessive difficulty.

  • Building a bridge across the ocean is impracticable due to the resources and technology required.
  • Despite being a good idea, the plan was deemed impracticable due to budget constraints.

Examples of usage

  • It is important to set realistic goals that are achievable, rather than setting unrealizable expectations.
  • The project was deemed unrealizable due to budget constraints.
  • The dream of flying without any mechanical aid seemed unrealizable until the invention of the airplane.
  • The plan to colonize Mars was once thought to be unrealizable, but advancements in technology have made it seem more feasible.
  • It is crucial to differentiate between ambitious but achievable goals and unrealizable fantasies.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrealizable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irrealizável

🇮🇳 अवास्तविक

🇩🇪 unerreichbar

🇮🇩 tidak dapat direalisasikan

🇺🇦 нереалізовний

🇵🇱 nieosiągalny

🇯🇵 実現不可能

🇫🇷 irréalisable

🇪🇸 irrealizable

🇹🇷 gerçekleşemez

🇰🇷 실현 불가능한

🇸🇦 غير قابل للتحقيق

🇨🇿 neuskutečnitelný

🇸🇰 nereálny

🇨🇳 无法实现的

🇸🇮 neuresničljiv

🇮🇸 óframkvæmanlegt

🇰🇿 іске асыру мүмкін емес

🇬🇪 შეუძლებელი

🇦🇿 gerçəkləşdirilə bilməyən

🇲🇽 irrealizable

Etymology

The word 'unrealizable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'realizable', which is derived from the verb 'realize'. The concept of something being unrealizable has been explored in various contexts, such as goal-setting, project planning, and dreams. The word highlights the idea of something being beyond reach or unattainable, emphasizing the importance of setting practical and achievable objectives.

See also: real, realism, realistic, realistically, reality, realize, really, realtor, surreal, unreal, unrealised, unrealistic, unrealistically, unrealized, unrealness.