unattainable

adjective

un·​at·​tain·​able ˌən-ə-ˈtā-nə-bəl How to pronounce unattainable (audio)
: not able to be accomplished or achieved : not attainable
unattainable goals
an unattainable ideal
unattainability noun
unattainably adverb

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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Are there ever days where that joy feels almost unattainable? Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025 In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 will employ new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency. PC Magazine, 29 May 2025 For so much of the last few years, staying healthy was a seemingly unattainable goal. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025 An emergency fund can feel unattainable if finances are already difficult, but having even a small amount of cash saved can make the difference, Alev said. Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unattainable

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unattainable was in 1662

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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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