Unrealized

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈriːəˌlaɪzd/

Definitions of unrealized

adjective describing something that has not been achieved or fulfilled

Example Sentences

A1 The unrealized dream of becoming a famous singer still motivates her.

A2 His unrealized potential as a writer was finally recognized after years of hard work.

B1 The project's unrealized goals were a result of poor planning and lack of resources.

B2 The artist's unrealized vision for the painting left viewers in awe of its beauty.

C1 The unrealized potential of renewable energy sources is a major concern for environmentalists.

C2 Despite his unrealized dreams, he found contentment in his successful career.

Examples of unrealized in a Sentence

formal The company's unrealized potential for growth was finally recognized by investors.

informal I never realized how much unrealized talent you had until now.

slang She's been sitting on all this unrealized cash for months.

figurative His unrealized dreams haunted him every night.

Grammatical Forms of unrealized

past tense

unrealized

plural

unrealized

comparative

more unrealized

superlative

most unrealized

present tense

realize

future tense

will realize

perfect tense

have realized

continuous tense

realizing

singular

unrealized

positive degree

realized

infinitive

to realize

gerund

realizing

participle

realized

Origin and Evolution of unrealized

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unrealized' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'realized' meaning 'brought into existence or made real'
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'unrealized' was used to describe something that had not been made real or brought into existence. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass the meaning of potential or possibility that has not been fulfilled or actualized.