unrealism
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- noun
- /ʌnˈrɪəlɪzəm/
- Literature
- The individual outlook... the whole paternalistic pattern, in fact, the complete otherworldliness of religious feeling... all this, combining with their natural unrealism of temperament, bred in white Southerners.
Examples
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The director's use of unrealism challenges audiences to think beyond the ordinary experiences of life.
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There is, however, an unrealism to this script.
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Thus, we need to have unrealism in simulations.
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Not only may it be a useful brake on unrealism, fanaticism, and similar extravagances, but we might also agree with Mill that it is a useful source of cultural and other innovation.
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The artwork's unrealism invites viewers to interpret emotions rather than depict reality.
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Her writing style embraces unrealism, allowing for abstract concepts to take center stage.
Synonyms
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A state where things exist only in your imagination or in games
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A feeling that something is not real, like a dream
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An art movement that uses shapes, colors, and forms instead of real objects to show ideas or feelings
An art or writing style that avoids realistic images and uses imagination
A feeling that something is not real like a dream
Antonyms
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Etymology
Unrealism is built from un- 'not', real 'true', and -ism 'style or state'. So, unrealism means the 'style or quality of not being real', the dreamlike or abstract look you get in art, stories, or film.