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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If local housing development is allowed to continue on its current trajectory, houses in Gastonia will become completely unattainable for most of our residents.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Instagram and other social media apps have long been a place fueling unattainable beauty standards that many young girls feel pressured to fit into.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 employs new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s no better time to make that seemingly unattainable dream a reality than during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days this year, running from October 7-8.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Instagram and other social media apps have long been a place fueling unattainable beauty standards that many young girls feel pressured to fit into.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
In addition to offering previously unattainable data rates, Wi-Fi 7 employs new technologies to reduce latency, increase network capacity, and boost efficiency.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s no better time to make that seemingly unattainable dream a reality than during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days this year, running from October 7-8.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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