Unrealized: meaning, definitions and examples

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unrealized

[ˌənˈriːəˌlaɪzd ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

financial

Not yet achieved or not yet converted into money.

Synonyms

unachieved, undeveloped, unrealised.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unrealized	When something has potential but has not yet been accomplished or made real. Often used in financial contexts to describe profits that exist on paper but have not been actualized. The company's unrealized gains this quarter were substantial. Her potential as a singer remains unrealized.
unachieved	When a goal or objective has not been met. It carries a sense of incompleteness or failure. Despite all efforts, the target sales figures remain unachieved. Winning the championship remains an unachieved dream for him.
unrealised	This word is the British English spelling of 'unrealized,' and is used in the same context as unrealized. The company's unrealised gains this quarter were substantial. Her potential as a singer remains unrealised.
undeveloped	Used to describe something that has not been growth, improved, or made ready for use. Commonly applied to land, skills, ideas, etc. The region has vast but undeveloped natural resources. His writing style is still undeveloped.

Examples of usage

The company reported unrealized losses on its investments.
She had unrealized potential as an artist.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

potential

Not having been fully explored or utilized.

Synonyms

unfulfilled, untapped, unused.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unrealized	This word is often used to describe potentials, dreams, or goals that have not yet been achieved or made real. Her talent for playing the piano remained unrealized The company's plans for expansion were left unrealized due to the economic downturn
unfulfilled	Unfulfilled is often used when speaking about expectations, desires, or promises that have not been met or satisfied. It often carries a negative connotation. He felt unfulfilled in his career despite his success The project left many of the team members unfulfilled because it did not meet their expectations
untapped	This term is frequently used to talk about resources or opportunities that are available but have not yet been used or exploited. There is a lot of untapped potential in renewable energy sources The company has many untapped markets that it could explore for growth
unused	Unused is typically used to describe objects or resources that have not been used at all. The old machinery in the back of the factory remains unused They discovered an unused room in the old house

Examples of usage

He had many unrealized dreams and ambitions.
The unrealized possibilities of the new technology are endless.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The prefix 'un-' means 'not,' indicating the absence of realization.
The word 'realize' comes from the Latin word 'realizare,' which means 'to make real or actualize.'
The combination of 'un-' and 'realized' reflects a state of possibility instead of fulfillment.

Psychology

Unrealized ideas can contribute to feelings of dissatisfaction, as people often reflect on what could have been.
A phenomenon known as 'potentiality' refers to the capacity to grow or develop into something more, correlating with the concept of unrealized potential.
Research suggests that when individuals focus on unrealized possibilities, it can spur motivation or, conversely, lead to anxiety.

Arts and Literature

Many narratives in literature explore unrealized dreams, often portraying characters who struggle with their aspirations.
Artists sometimes express unrealized concepts through their works, creating pieces that depict dreams or visions that are not yet tangible.
The theme of deferred dreams appears in various artistic movements, reflecting cultural values about ambition and success.

Technology

In tech startups, unrealized business ideas often remain on the drawing board, awaiting funding or development.
The concept of 'unrealized gains' refers to profits on investments that haven’t been sold or materialized yet.
Many innovative technologies begin as unrealized concepts until they are developed into functioning products.

Pop Culture

In films, characters often face conflicts arising from their unrealized ambitions, which drives personal growth within the storyline.
Musicians sometimes write songs about unrealized love or mistakes, tapping into emotions that resonate with their audience.
Reality TV often showcases individuals grappling with their unrealized desires for fame or success, creating compelling narratives.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrealized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não realizado

🇮🇳 अवास्तविक

🇩🇪 unrealisiert

🇮🇩 belum terwujud

🇺🇦 нереалізований

🇵🇱 niezrealizowany

🇯🇵 実現されていない

🇫🇷 non réalisé

🇪🇸 no realizado

🇹🇷 gerçekleşmemiş

🇰🇷 실현되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير محقق

🇨🇿 nerealizovaný

🇸🇰 nerealizovaný

🇨🇳 未实现

🇸🇮 nerealiziran

🇮🇸 óframkvæmt

🇰🇿 іске аспаған

🇬🇪 განუხორციელებელი

🇦🇿 reallaşdırılmamış

🇲🇽 no realizado

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,089, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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