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unrealistic option

[/ˌʌn.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪk ˈɒp.ʃən/]
noun phrasepl: unrealistic options / opções irrealistas
opção irrealista
1. A choice or alternative that is not achievable, practical, or based on reality; an option that cannot reasonably be expected to succeed or be implemented
Expecting to finish the project in one day is an unrealistic option given the complexity involved.
Esperar terminar o projeto em um dia é uma opção irrealista dada a complexidade envolvida.
2. An alternative that disregards practical constraints, available resources, or factual circumstances
Without additional funding, that expansion plan remains an unrealistic option.
Sem financiamento adicional, esse plano de expansão continua sendo uma opção irrealista.
NYC Slang
a pipe dream option / a non-starter
Synonyms
impractical optionunfeasible optionimplausible optionimpossible option
Antonyms
realistic optionfeasible optionpractical optionviable option

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opção irrealista
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
opção irrealista / alternativa impraticável
Business context usage
Portugal
opção irrealista
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

not a realistic option
out of the realm of possibility
pie in the sky
wishful thinking
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