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
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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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Initially hopeful for a recovery and return to racing, the extent and persistence of his injuries rendered that aspiration unattainable.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The world’s biggest clubs like Bayern Munich, Spanish juggernauts Real Madrid and Barcelona, Manchester City in England, or Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital will always have a level of global appeal for players, fans, and sponsors that remains virtually unattainable.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
This approach provides a pathway to higher education without the fear of overwhelming debt, especially in fields where traditional loans are often unattainable.
—Will Fan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
But the top three were simply unattainable — as the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots refused to trade down and miss out on Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The world’s biggest clubs like Bayern Munich, Spanish juggernauts Real Madrid and Barcelona, Manchester City in England, or Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital will always have a level of global appeal for players, fans, and sponsors that remains virtually unattainable.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
This approach provides a pathway to higher education without the fear of overwhelming debt, especially in fields where traditional loans are often unattainable.
—Will Fan, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
But the top three were simply unattainable — as the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots refused to trade down and miss out on Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Unattainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unattainable. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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