1. not relating to or characteristic of an ideal society; realistic rather than idealistic
Usage: formal

Examples

• The author’s nonutopian vision of the future included both technological advances and persistent social problems.
• Her nonutopian approach to urban planning considered budget constraints and political realities.
• The documentary presented a nonutopian view of renewable energy, acknowledging both benefits and challenges.
• Critics praised the novel’s nonutopian portrayal of post-war society.
• The politician’s nonutopian policies focused on incremental rather than revolutionary change.