unrealized

adjective

un·​re·​al·​ized ˌən-ˈrē-ə-ˌlīzd How to pronounce unrealized (audio)
: not realized: such as
a
: not effected, accomplished, or fulfilled
The project remains unrealized.
unrealized desires
unrealized potential
b
: not turned into cash by sale
the stock's unrealized gains
c
: not brought to conscious awareness : not understood
unrealized truths

Examples of unrealized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Movies ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ explores an unrealized yet influential film vision March 29, 2014 Not even the release of Villeneuve’s second part convinced the master to see them. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 The Biden administration is now looking to address that in the election year with a proposal for higher capital gains taxes, including on unrealized gains. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrealized 

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Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrealized was in 1767

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“Unrealized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrealized. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Legal Definition

unrealized

adjective
un·​re·​al·​ized
ˌən-ˈrē-ə-ˌlīzd
: not yet realized
unrealized appreciation
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