Unrealized

/ʌnˈriːəlaɪzd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not achieved or brought into reality; not yet fulfilled or manifested.

Her unrealized dreams of becoming a painter still inspire her to create in her free time.

Referring to potential financial gains that have not yet been converted to cash or profits.

The company reported a large amount of unrealized gains on their investments this quarter.

Existing in potential or possible form but not yet actualized.

The project remains unrealized due to a lack of funding and resources.

From un- (not) + realized (past participle of realize)

unrealized potential

Talents or capabilities that have not been developed or used.

unrealized gains

Increased value of an asset that has not been sold.

realize

To make something real or to fulfill.

potential

Capable of being but not yet in existence.

A lost opportunity or failed ambition.

That project was just another unrealized idea that never took off.

Money or assets that could have been gained but weren’t.

He was bummed about those unrealized profits he missed out on.