unattainable
adjective
un·at·tain·able
ˌən-ə-ˈtā-nə-bəl 
: not able to be accomplished or achieved : not attainable
unattainable goals
an unattainable ideal
Examples of unattainable in a Sentence
an eagle's nest in an unattainable location
unfortunately, world peace is probably an unattainable ideal
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In a 162-game baseball season, such perfection is virtually unattainable.
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Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Brands perceived as inauthentic may struggle to maintain consumer trust, revealing the significant costs of striving for an unattainable perfect image.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
For the Heat, such a player has long stood as an unattainable unicorn.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
The fantastical final product looks haphazard and far from realistic, but serves as a manifestation of their unattainable desires — which includes whitening their skin and erasing all facial blemishes.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
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Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Brands perceived as inauthentic may struggle to maintain consumer trust, revealing the significant costs of striving for an unattainable perfect image.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
For the Heat, such a player has long stood as an unattainable unicorn.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
The fantastical final product looks haphazard and far from realistic, but serves as a manifestation of their unattainable desires — which includes whitening their skin and erasing all facial blemishes.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unattainable
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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