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unrealized

 

[ ˌənˈriːəˌlaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial

Not yet achieved or not yet converted into money.

Synonyms

unachieved, undeveloped, unrealised.

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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.

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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.

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

Etymology

The word 'unrealized' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'realized' meaning 'achieved or made real'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century and has been used primarily in financial and potential contexts.

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

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.