unrealized
Americanadjective
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not made real or actual; not resulting in accomplishment, as a task or aim.
unrealized ambitions.
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not known or suspected.
unrealized talent.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of unrealized
First recorded in 1765–75; un- 1 + realize ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Older investors who have large, unrealized gains in blue-chip stocks purchased decades ago might not be able to generate as much in tax losses.
The jump was thanks largely to unrealized changes in the value of derivative financial instruments used to manage foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity price risks, Enbridge said.
Keep in mind that the bottom-line results can be heavily influenced by the price of bitcoin, as third-quarter operating income included a $3.9 billion unrealized gain on the company’s digital assets.
From MarketWatch
The company attributed its 111% boost in earnings to higher revenue and lower net unrealized losses on equity investments.
Over time it’s become a symbol of neglect and unrealized potential in downtown Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times
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