1. not representing things as they actually are; not based on reality

Examples

• The movie featured nonrealistic special effects that made cars fly through the air.
• Her nonrealistic expectations about college life left her disappointed.
• The artist preferred nonrealistic paintings with bright, impossible colors.
• Critics called the budget proposal nonrealistic and overly optimistic.
• The children enjoyed the nonrealistic fairy tale about talking animals.
• His nonrealistic view of the job market made finding work difficult.