realitätsfremd

unrealistic; out of touch with reality

English translations

  1. 01

    out of touch

  2. 02

    unrealistic

  3. 03

    detached from reality

Word details

German meaning
Nicht mit der Realität übereinstimmend; unrealistisch.
English meaning
Out of touch with reality, unrealistic
Synonym
unrealistisch, wirklichkeitsfern
German example
Seine Vorstellungen sind völlig realitätsfremd.
English example
His ideas are completely out of touch with reality.
Comparative
realitätsfremderSuperlative: am realitätsfremdesten

Example sentences with “realitätsfremd”

  1. Seine Pläne sind völlig realitätsfremd. (His plans are completely unrealistic.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'realitätsfremd' offensive?

It is a strong criticism, implying someone has lost touch with how the world actually works.